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Special Recognition Honoring National First Responders Day.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, October 28 is National First Responders Day, an opportunity to honor firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and all those first on the scene in often dangerous and life-threatening situations; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 4.6 million people serve in these crucial roles as career and volunteer firefighters, police, EMTs, and paramedics in our country; and
WHEREAS, every day, hundreds of these brave men and women from across Lake County put their lives on the line to keep us safe in what can be hostile and dangerous environments, whether it is firefighters running into burning buildings, police officers and sheriff’s deputies protecting our communities or emergency medical technicians and paramedics providing emergency care; and
WHEREAS, we thank and honor the families of the first responders who continue to make sacrifices daily so their loved ones can serve the rest of us and keep our communities safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that October 28th is National First Responders Day and Lake County encourages residents to show gratitude to a first responder for their sacrifice, bravery, and heroism, and to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on October 14, 2025.