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CC Resolution No. 1947 - Fire Protection Week RESOLUTION NO. 1947 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION'S EFFORTS TO SPREAD FIRE SAFETY MESSAGES; DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-11, 2008, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our community; 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, 79 percent of fire deaths nationwide happen in the home; and WHEREAS, the City of Baytown recognizes the significant personal and economic toll fire takes on its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Baytown Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention, protection, and education; and WHEREAS, the City of Baytown understands that safety measures can significantly cut the risk of fire; and WHEREAS, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires -- cooking, heating, electrical and smoking materials -- is within the public's power; and WHEREAS, a fire can spread rapidly and a quick escape from the home increases the chances of survival; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms have been proven an effective lifesaver, having helped to cut the home fire death rate by one half since their introduction to the general public; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms are essential in every household and should be installed on every level of a home including each separate sleeping area; and WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in reaching out to its citizens with a message of fire safety during Fire Prevention Week 2008; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section l: That the City Council hereby supports the National Fire Protection Association's efforts to spread fire safety messages, including its 2008 theme of preventing home fires,and hereby declares the week of October 5-11, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week. Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote ofth ity Council of tile City of Baytown this the 9`h day of October, 2008. S PHEN H. DONCARLOS, Mayor AT EST: 'a4, YtA IE DARNELL, City Clerk -` ' APPROVED AS TO FORM: NACIO [tAMIREZ, SR., it Attorney Ilcobsrv111ega]lKarcnlFiles\City Council\Rcsolutions1200$1Octoher 91FireProtectionweek.doc 2