2019-1703 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1703
A resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics
during Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living and
visiting Janesville; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern, and fire departments in the United States respond to a fire
an average of every 23 seconds, resulting in the loss of a civilian life every two hours and 40 minutes; and
WHEREAS, making a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room and practicing that plan can
save lives; and
WHEREAS, City of Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fire
and fire injuries through prevention and public education; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your
Escape." effectively serves to remind us that fires can and do still happen — at home, as well as other locations
— and that there are basic but vitally important steps people can take to remain safe.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville that October 6-
12, 2019 is to be observed as Fire Prevention Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL that all Janesville citizens are called upon to
make a home fire escape plan and practice that plan, and to support the public safety efforts of Janesville
Firefighters and Paramedics who work to protect their fellow citizens and community.
ADOPTED: October 14, 2019 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Conley X
Mark A. Fr-itag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE1/4- / Marklein X
Williams X
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1. .. T. Godek, Ci Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimc k, City Attorney
Proposed by: Fire Department
Prepared by: Fire Department