19b-ts-allison-dayPROCLAMATION NO. 2002-19B
WHEREAS disasters can occur at any time that require police, fire, emergency medical
services, Red Cross, church organizations and other community members
to work together to help the community; and
WHEREAS when a disaster occurs the prompt response of police officers, fire fighters,
emergency medical services personnel and other community agencies is critical
to the protection and preservation of life and property and in helping with recovering from the emotional aftermath of a disaster; and
WHEREAS all response teams are critical in coming to the aid and safety to the citizens of the community; and
WHEREAS the response teams of Walker County, in the wake of Tropical Storm Allison,
stood in readiness to our community; and
WHEREAS in commemoration to all the police, fire, emergency medical services, Red Cross,
church organizations, and community agencies in response to Tropical Storm
Allison we salute you;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
JUNE 8, 2002
be declared
“THE COMMEMORATIVE DAY or ANNIVERSARY
of TROPICAL STORM ALLISON”
and that the citizens of Huntsville are asked to observe this day.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 18th day of June 2002.
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William B. Green, Mayor