Children’s First Responder Foundation advancing national effort
Officials from the FDNY, NYPD and PAPD hold proclamations by President Biden, 13 governors and NYC Mayor Eric Adams in support of a “National First Responders Day” in Times Square on Oct. 28.
NEW YORK, Oct. Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The nationwide campaign to officially declare October 28 as National First Responders Day received a major boost Friday as the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), the organization behind the national effort, called for it and received proclamations in favor of appointing President Joe Biden and 13 governors from around the nation. States celebrating National First Responder Day in 2022 included: New York; Connecticut; Kentucky; Louisiana; Michigan; Mississippi; Nevada; Oregon; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Vermont and West Virginia. New York City Mayor Eric Adams also issued a proclamation in support of the appointment.
“The First Responders Children’s Foundation is extremely grateful to President Joe Biden and each of the 13 governors for providing us with proclamations declaring October 28 this year as National First Responders Day,” said FRCF President and CEO Jillian Crane. “We hope that by this time next year this day will become an enduring celebration in each of the 50 states and nationally. First responders and their families sacrifice so much for us throughout the year; it’s long overdue that we honor a tag in them.”
A resolution has already been passed in the House of Representatives to declare October 28 National First Responders Day. It is to be hoped that the US Senate will soon follow suit. National First Responders Day would not be a bank or school holiday, just a formal day of recognition for the extraordinary work first responders do each day of the year.
ABOUT THE FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION (FRCF)
For more than 21 years, FRCF has developed programs to help children and families struggling with difficulties that…
