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Proclamation - National Volunteer Firemen Week [Proclamation]
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Proclamation - National Volunteer Firemen Week [Proclamation]
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Digitized from Box 32 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 3, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIREMEN WEEK
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Throughout America, especially in small towns,
communities, and in rural areas, approximately one
million volunteer firefighters outnumber fulltime paid
firefighters by about four to one.
From the beginning of our Nation's history, they
have risked, and often sacrificed, their lives fighting
fires in their communities with no expectation of financial
reward. This unselfish concern for life and property is a
manifestation of the best in the American character.
In recognition of the enormous contributions made by
these volunteers, the House (September 21, 1976) and the
Senate (October 1, 1976) have requested that the President
proclaim the week of October 3, 1976, as National Volunteer
Firemen Week (H.J. Res. 1008).
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the
United States of America, do hereby designate the week
beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as
National Volunteer Firemen Week.
As requested by the Congress, I call upon the people
of the United States to observe that week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh
day of October, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and first.
GERALD R. FORD
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