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PROCLAMATION DECLARING AND SUPPORTING MAY 1 – 7, 2011 “WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK”
WHEREAS, many areas around the world have experienced an increase in
the frequency and severity of large uncontrollable wildfires, putting life and property
at increased risk; and
WHEREAS, informed action ensures that we as a society will lessen the causes
and effects of unwanted wildfire; and
WHEREAS, wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF), whose
mission is to foster leadership and communication for the wildland fire community, is
invigorating its commitment to wildfire prevention around the globe through this bi-
annual campaign; and
WHEREAS, our vision is to be a global society that is not only vigilant, but
also knowledgeable on how to live in fire-prone environments; and
WHEREAS, as we pursue measures to safeguard our families, property and
fellow firefighters, we must remember that we are an innovative, resourceful, and productive society; and
WHEREAS, the strategies for reducing the number of unwanted wildfires may
differ by region, but these strategies, when actively applied, work to make a safer
environment for all.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Saratoga, does hereby recognize and proclaim the week of May 1 – 7, 2011, as
“Wildfire Awareness Week”.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this
4th Day of May, 2011.
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Howard A. Miller, Mayor
City of Saratoga