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A Resolution
NO 3780-08-2009
DESIGNATING THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH SEPTEMBER OF
EACH YEAR AS LABOR DAY/SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY
WHEREAS, Fort Worth is recognized as one of the safest mayor cities in the
nation thanks to the heroism and valor exhibited by the men and women of the Fort
Worth Fire Department and
WHEREAS, hundreds of dedicated fire fighters each day serve the people of
Fort Worth and m doing so put the wellbeing of their fellow citizens before their own
to the name of public safety and
WHEREAS, on September 11 2001 more than 300 fire fighters from the City of
New York and the New York Port Authority were killed in the line of duty as they
bravely responded during the largest terrorist attacks on American soil and
WHEREAS, in observance of this bravery the members of Texas 81St Legislature
passed HB 2113 which called on municipalities to designate a holiday for fire fighters m
recognition of sacrifices made on September 11 2001
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
Effective immediately the Labor Day holiday is renamed on the Crty of Fort Worth holiday
calendar for all employees as Labor Day/September 11 Remembrance Day to fulfill the requirements of
HB 2113 The holiday will be observed each year begmnmg m 2009 on the first Monday m September
Adopted this 25th day of August 2009
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By
Marty
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AUG 2 ~ 2009
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City SeEretary of the
City ®f Fort Worth, Texas