[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 188 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 6, 2005.
Whereas in 1736 Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire Company, the first
volunteer fire company;
Whereas there are more than 1,100,000 firefighters in the United States;
Whereas approximately 75 percent of all firefighters are volunteers who receive
little or no compensation for their heroic work;
Whereas career and combination fire departments protect 3 out of 4 Americans;
Whereas there are more than 30,000 fire departments in the United States;
Whereas approximately 100 firefighters die in the line of duty each year;
Whereas more than 340 firefighters died responding to the terrorist attacks on
September 11, 2001;
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 24,000,000 calls during an average
year;
Whereas firefighters also provide emergency medical services and life safety
education; and
Whereas it is estimated that on April 7, 2005, more than 2,000 firefighters will
attend the 17th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and
Seminars: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors and recognizes the more
than 1,100,000 firefighters in the United States for their contributions to and
sacrifice for the Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.