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.