THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802

340-774-0001



FIRE PREVENTION WEEK



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BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES



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A PROCLAMATION



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WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Fire Service is committed to ensuring the safety and security of

all those living in or visiting our Territory; and



WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern; and



WHEREAS, the 2019 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan

and Practice Your Escape!” serves as an effective reminder to individuals to take personal steps to

increase their safety from fire; and



WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week is observed annually to promote life-safety, increase public

awareness of the dangers and hazards of fires, emphasize the importance of fire safety which includes the

installation of fire safety devices, such as smoke alarms, and make a lifelong difference for the people in

our community.



NOW, THEREFORE, I, Albert Bryan Jr., Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, by

virtue of the authority vested in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, do hereby proclaim

the week of October 6" through 12, 2019, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in the United States

Virgin Islands. | strongly urge residents throughout the Virgin Islands to team up with the Fire Service in

this observance and participate in the activities scheduled for this week.

PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the

Government of the vitgn Islands of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,

Virgin Islands, this 44 day of October, A. D. 2019.



Albert 4S Jr. _



Governor



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