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Marble Falls City Council recognized October as First Responder Month. Pictured, from right, are: Mayor Richard Westerman, MFPD Officer Robert Talamantes, SRO Officer Ricky Greer and Officer James French, who were joined by more than a dozen other first responders during the ceremonial designation. Connie Swinney/The Highlander -
Marble Falls Mayor Richard Westerman proclaimed October as first responders month in the city at the regular council meeting on Oct. 5. He presented the proclamation to Marble Falls Police Chief Glenn Hanson (right) and Marble Falls Fire Rescue Chief Russell Sander (left). Connie Swinney/The Highlander -
The 2021 National Night Out event in Marble Falls featured local first responders from Marble Falls Police Department (pictured above), Marble Falls Fire Rescue, Air Evac and Marble Falls Area EMS greeting and interacting with the community the evening of Oct. 5 on the grounds of Life Marble Falls church on Mormon Mill Road. Contributed/Amanda Langley -
The Marble Falls National Night Out event was visited by Air Evac (left) in thrilling fashion. Contributed/Amanda Langley -
Councilman Rene Rosales was one of the city officials who attended the event. Contributed/Amanda Langley He is pictured with MFPD Officer Alrin Armstrong. Contributed/Amanda Langley -
MFPD Officer Cory Munoz enjoyed a game of cornhole on Oct. 5 at the National Night Out. Kelly McDuffie/Contributing Photographer -
Life Marble Falls campus Pastor Andy Sellmann (above left) welcomed first responders, including MFPD Police Chief Glenn Hanson (above right) to his church’s parking lot on Oct. 5. Contributed/Amanda Langley -
At the event, Claire Payne (at right) and her brother had fun with hula hoops. Contributed/Amanda Langley
Local officials honored the service and commitment of area first responders with a proclamation at the Marble Falls City Council meeting on Oct. 5.
More than a dozen representatives from Marble Falls Police Department, Marble Falls Fire Rescue and Marble Falls Area EMS attended the meeting.
Mayor Richard Westerman expressed gratitude for their selfless service with the designation for the city of Marble Falls:
PROCLAMATION
First Responders Appreciation Month WHEREAS, First Responders include 911 dispatchers, law enforcement officers, professional and volunteer firefighters, professional and volunteer emergency medical services personnel, emergency management professionals, search and rescue teams, rescue pilots and divers, and the Texas National Guard, among others in the public safety sector; and
WHEREAS,these courageous men and women are our first and best defense against all threats, both foreign and domestic; and
WHEREAS,each day, our First Responders stand ready to aid Texans who are in need, often risking their own safety in the execution of their duties; and
WHEREAS, First Responders undergo extensive education and training in order to achieve the expertise required to respond to emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, on First Responders Appreciation Day and throughout the year, Texans are encouraged to celebrate the service and sacrifice of the First Responders who make our communities the best in which to live, work, and raise a family; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Richard Westerman do herby proclaim the month of October 2021 as
FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION MONTH in the City of Marble Falls, and urge all community members to express their personal gratitude to those who serve us all so selflessly.