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L Reso~ufion X10. 87-239
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, during the month of September 1987 the State of California
has been subjected to an unparalleled number of lightning-caused forest and
rangeland wildfires; and
WHEREAS, these more than 1,300 fires have devastated valuable
timber, rangeland and wildlife habitat, destroyed homes and private property,
caused thousands of persons to be evacuated from their homes and communities
and endangered the lives of both citizens and firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the containment and suppression of these fires was possible
only by the selfless, heroic and dedicated exemplary actions of some 17,000
firefighters from throughout this county, this state and, indeed, this nation;
and
WHEREAS, the Butte Gounty Board of Supervisors wishes to acknowledge
the outstanding contributions and efforts of a11, including but not limited
to, firefighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Prevention; United States Forest Service; California Conservation Corps; Butte
County Volunteer Fire Companies; inmates from the California Department of
Corrections; California Youth Authority; United States Bureau of Land
Management; Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Oroville, E1
Medio, Paradise and Gridley Fire Departments; and other citizens from all
walks of life who provided invaluable assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors does herewith express our sincere gratitude and highly commend
those firefighters whose efforts and contributions above and beyond the normal
call of duty has preserved lives, property and natural resources throughout
this county and this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board declares September 15 through
October 8, 1987 as "Butte County Firefighter Appreciation•Month' and encourage
all Butte County citizens to convey, by whatever means appropriate, their
personal appreciation to these firefighters to whom we are all indebted.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this
15th day of September, 1987, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fulton, McInturf, McLaughlin, Vercruse and Chair Doi an
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING:
DO N, Chair o the
Butte C unty Board of Supervisors
TEST:
MARTIN J. NICHOLS, Chief Administrative
Officer and C rk o the Boa d
By: