* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Office of the Mayor
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL concerning
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From Baltimore to Birmingham - Thank You
FOR the purpose of expressing deep appreciation to Mayor Kincaid and staff, and the gracious people of Birmingham, Alabama who opened their hands and their hearts to the volunteers from Baltimore who journeyed far to offer their aid to the victims of Katrina; and providing for a special effective date.
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The City of Baltimore deployed many emergency personnel to Gretna, Louisiana to aid in the relief effort following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, including a self-sustaining convoy of more than 35 fire, police, transportation, and public works vehicles and over 110 first responders and City employees.
Stating that having been moved by the images of complete devastation of New Orleans and the entire Gulf Coast it became clear that there remained a critical need for first responders to aid in the relief and rescue efforts, the Mayor sent manpower and equipment from the Baltimore City Fire Department, the Baltimore City Police Department, the Departments of Transportation, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Health, and the Mayor's Office.
Forty-five personnel were deployed to aid directly in the search and rescue efforts, 28 police officers provided security for the convoy and helped to restore order and aid in the humanitarian effort, and a combined group of 42 employees from Public Works and Recreation and Parks aided in debris removal and provided general maintenance for the convoy, in addition to transporting the fuel necessary to keep the convoy self-sustaining.
Mayor Kincaid and his staff graciously welcomed 150 of these selfless City workers, providing aid and comfort to those who traveled to provide aid and comfort to the victims of Katrina's wrath, going far and beyond the call of duty by supplying hot meals, cold drinks, fuel for vehicles, on-call mechanics, and cots for sleeping for Baltimore's convoys on their way to and from the sites of despair.
Beyond the care and comfort given to those weary of body, Mayor Kincaid and his staff provided a much needed respite to those weary of soul and of spirit.
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the government and the people of Baltimore City hereby express our deep appreciation to Mayor Kincaid and the gracious people of Birmingham, Alabama who opened their hands and their hearts to the volunteers from Baltimore who journeyed far to offer their aid to the victims of Katrina.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to Mayor Bernard Kincaid and his staff.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution takes effect on the date it is enacted.
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