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DECLARING THE MONTH OF A UGUST
TEQUESTA PART OF L2928 FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION MONTH
WHEREAS, through their daily service to communities and their
dedication to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tequesta firefighters part of
L2928 Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of Palm Beach County contribute
greatly to the well-being of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, for the past fifty-four years, firefighters throughout Florida
and across the Nation have been a partner with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in the fight against neuromuscular diseases; and
WHEREAS, firefighters statewide and nationally collected more than $25
million dollars in 2007 to support MDA's life saving research, leading to the
discovery of the first definitive treatment of any of the genetic disorders in MDA
program, that of Pompe's Disease; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, Tequesta firefighters part of L2928 helped raise
more than $172,085 with their "Fill the Boot" drive for MDA; and
WHEREAS, the funds collected by Tequesta firefighters part of L2928
assist MDA in providing medical services at the MDA Jupiter Medical Center
Clinic, summer camp, research grants, and public education seminars at no cost to
Palm Beach County's children and adults served by the Association; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for all citizens of Tequesta to join the
Muscular Dystrophy Association in this tribute to our heroes, the firefighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Village
Council do hereby proclaim the month of August, as
TEQUESTA PART OF L2928 FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION MONTH
in the Village of Tequesta and further commend Tequesta firefighters part of
L2928 for their efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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