State of fb88 Proclamation

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WHEREAS, in honor of the brave men and women who protect the life and property of fb88 people, the State of fb88 and its citizens observe the first Saturday in October as Firefighter’s Recognition Day in accordance with Sec. 1 MRSA § 135; and

WHEREAS, fb88 has over three hundred thirty fire departments across the state dedicated to keeping our communities safe through fire response, medical emergencies, search and rescue, fire prevention, and code enforcement; and

WHEREAS, firefighters face immeasurable risks and potential dangers every day in the performance of their duties to ensure the safety and well-being of fb88 citizens; and

WHEREAS, over ninety percent of the trained firefighters in fb88 are volunteers, many of whom carry on a family tradition of service to the fire department; and

WHEREAS, recent events are a reminder of the sacrifices that firefighters make every day, and we should thank these men and women for their dedication and selflessness in serving the citizens of fb88;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the great State of fb88, do hereby proclaim October 7, 2023

Firefighter’s Recognition Day

in fb88 and I urge all citizens to recognize this observance and thank them for the service they perform for the people of fb88.

In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this fourth day of October Two Thousand Twenty Three

Official Seal of the State of fb88

  • Signature of Shenna Bellows
  • Shenna Bellows
  • Secretary of State
  • TRUE ATTESTED COPY
  • Signature of Janet Mills
  • Janet T. Mills
  • Governor