Title: 9/11 First Responder Appreciation Week

Summary: Celebrating the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Florida's first responders and recognizing September 11-17, 2017, as "9/11 First Responder Appreciation Week" in Florida, etc.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, first responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, active duty military personnel, and members of the armed forces reserves and National Guard, and WHEREAS, first responders do not hesitate to risk their own lives in order to save the lives of others, and their commitment to continued training, skill enhancement, and inter-agency coordination makes these professionals invaluable in efforts to maintain peace and order, and WHEREAS, while tragic events like those of 9/11, when first responders lost their lives attempting to save others, bring wide recognition to these noble men and women, it is incumbent on all Floridians to remember our first responders and acknowledge their service on a daily basis, and WHEREAS, it is fitting that we set aside a special time to join Remember Honor Support in recognizing Florida s 9/11 first responders and encourage expressions of appreciation and encouragement to, and acts of kindness and prayer for, these heroes, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Florida s first responders is celebrated and September 11-17, 2017, is recognized as  9/11 First Responder Appreciation Week  in Florida.