THORPE SUBSTITUTE FLOOR AMENDMENT
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2432
I move the following SUBSTITUTE amendment to the GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION Committee Amendment to
HOUSE BILL 2432 (Reference to printed bill)
Page 1, line 6, strike "THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY IN NOVEMBER," insert "SEPTEMBER TWENTY-SEVENTH, IN"
After line 14, insert:
"Sec. 2. Legislative findings
The legislature finds that:
1. First responders risk their own safety and personal property in the execution of their duties to protect the public on a daily basis.
2. First responders are the first line of defense for the public against threats, both domestic and foreign.
3. First responders stand at the ready to come to the aid of the citizens of the United States twenty-four hours a day.
4. First responders are a vital part of our communities, not only standing ready to deal with emergencies but also volunteering in our schools and community organizations.
5. Individuals, both career and volunteer, from police, fire, emergency medical services, search and rescue and other organizations in the public safety sector, come together as a collective to aid the public in the event of an emergency.
6. The governors of the states of Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky and Wisconsin have issued proclamations designating September 27 as first responders' appreciation day.
7. The city of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and the state of Colorado have also celebrated first responders' appreciation day.
8. The legislature of this state wishes to honor and support all first responders with an annual day of appreciation."