HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - B. Hunley - 2011 Shop with a Firefighter ProgramWhereas, over the weekend of December 17 and 18, 2011, CDF
Firefighters Local 2881 members, along with assistance from CALFIRE
administration, conducted its annual "Shop with a Firefighter" program; and
Whereas, each year, CDF Firefighters work with disadvantaged children to
bring them a holiday celebration they would likely not otherwise experience; and
Whereas, this year, 40 children within Riverside County were provided $200
each to spend on toys and necessities. Many times, the children, in turn, displayed
their own generosity by buying a gift for a parent or sibling; and
Whereas, many firefighters volunteering with this program also provided
their own personal donations to assist with this cause; and
Whereas, to date, over 400 children have participated in the "Shop with a
Firefighter" program that is solely funded via donations.
Now, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday, January 12, 2012, as
CDF Firefighters Local 28811Riverside County
Fire Appreciation Day
The City of Palm Desert acknowledges and appreciates the dedication that
firefighters bring to improving the quality of life for so many disadvantaged children
and their families during the holiday season.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENIED In witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
RECEIV D_____ f)htlERT caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
rp , °j p� California, to be affixed this 12th day of January, 2012.
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Whereas, over the weekend of December 17 and 18, 2011, CDF
Firefighters Local 2881 members, along with assistance from CALFIRE
administration, conducted its annual "Shop with a Firefighter" program; and
Whereas, each year, CDF Firefighters work with disadvantaged children to
bring them a holiday celebration they would likely not otherwise experience; and
Whereas, this year, 40 children within Riverside County were provided $200
each to spend on toys and necessities. Many times, the children, in turn, displayed
their own generosity by buying a gift for a parent or sibling; and
Whereas, many firefighters volunteering with this program also provided
their own personal donations to assist with this cause; and
Whereas, to date, over 400 children have participated in the "Shop with a
Firefighter" program that is solely funded via donations.
Now, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday, January 12, 2012, as
CDF Firefighters Local 2881/Riverside County
Fire Appreciation Day
The City of Palm Desert acknowledges and appreciates the dedication that
firefighters bring to improving the quality of life for so many disadvantaged children
and their families during the holiday season.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 12th day of January, 2012.