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WHEREAS, in 1922, the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week
in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871; and
WHEREAS, in 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed
"Fire Prevention Week" a national observance, making it the
longest -running public health observance in our country; and
WHEREAS, the goal of Fire Prevention Week is to raise fire
safety awareness, and help ensure all homes and families are
protected; and
WHEREAS, today, the NFPA celebrates "Fire Prevention
Week" throughout the month of October by raising fire safety
awareness and educating families, students and communities
across the United States; and
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month
of October 2021 as:
FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
in the City of Cape Canaveral and call upon the residents of this City
to join me in remaining steadfast and resolute in maintaining
awareness of fire safety.
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