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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. MEETING DATE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: — ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City Clerk's Of ice 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.