2006/09/26 City Council Resolution (5)RESOLUTION NO. 2006-236
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 8 —14,2006
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park is committed to ensuring the safety and security
of all those living in and visiting our City; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and
homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park and the National Fire Protection Association
has documented through its research that cooking is the leading cause of home fires.
One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen — more than any other place in the
home.
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park Public Safety first responders are dedicated to reducing
the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection
education; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park residents are responsive to public education measures
and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire; and
WHEREAS, using proper care when cooking will have a positive effect on the home
fire problem; and
WHEREAS, each cooking fire that is prevented in Rohnert Park is an opportunity to
prevent painful injury and costly property damage; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch
What You Heat ", effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take
to stay safer from fire during Fire Prevention Week and year - round.
THEREFORE, The City Counsel of Rohnert Park do hereby proclaim October 8 -14,
2006 as Fire Prevention Week, and We urge all the people of City to heed the
important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2006, and to support the many
public safety activities and efforts of Rohnert Park's Public Safety Department.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 26th day of September, 2006.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor Tim Smith
BREEZE: AYE FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AB ENT SMITH: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)