Resolutions

Resolution Number ANA07.04

Commending Heroic Efforts Of CA Firefighters In Battling The San Diego & So. CA Wildfires

WHEREAS, seven counties in the San Diego and Southern California area, covering 515,000 acres, were recently ravaged by a series of the most devastating wildfires in California history, where more than one million people had to be evacuated, hundreds of thousands were displaced for longer periods of time, nearly 2,200 homes were destroyed, and 14 Californians lost their lives; and

WHEREAS, once more firefighting professionals from across the state answered the call and fought tirelessly to bring these devastating fires under control, to save homes and ultimately save lives, despite the adversity of the fierce Santa Ana winds; and

WHEREAS, a total of 108 firefighters suffered injuries as a result of the fires, and many were away from their own families for weeks while battling the fires, and all worked tirelessly under enormous pressure to protect and serve these communities;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party commends the California firefighters and all other emergency crews who battled these devastating wildfires, and is mindful that their lives are on the line each and every day they are on the job; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party gives thanks to these brave men and women and acknowledges the personal sacrifices they make in serving their communities.

Submitted by Senator Art Torres (Ret.), Chairman of the California Democratic Party

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Adopted by the Executive Board
Of the California Democratic Party
At Its Executive Board Meeting
Sheraton Hotel, Anaheim
November 18, 2007