2005/09/13 City Council ResolutionRESOLUTION No. 2005 274
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Observing
OCTOBER 9-15,2005 As
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 and homes are the locations where people
are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association has documented a . significant
increase in home candle fires even as most other causes of home fires have steadily declined; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and education; and
WHEREAS, using proper care with candles will have an effect on the home fire problem; and
WHEREAS, the 2005 Fire Prevention Week Theme, "Use Candles with Care When You Go
Out, Blow Out! ", 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.
.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
does hereby proclaim October 9 -15, 2005 as Fire Prevention Week in Rohnert Park and urges
its residents to take fire prevention seriously and be cautious when using candles.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 13`x' day of September, 2005.
CITY OF ROHNKRT PARK
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Deputy City Clerk
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