SACRAMENTO >> Senator Mike McGuire and Senator Bill Dodd will honor first responders, community leaders and non-profit organizations that stepped up and supported communities during the devastating October firestorm at a special ceremony this morning on the State Senate Floor of the State Capitol.
“The North Bay Firestorm will go down as the most destructive and deadly in modern American history. It would have been a lot worse if it wasn’t for the brave efforts of thousands of first responders, neighbors and community organizations who answered the call in our greatest time in need,” McGuire said on Thursday. “We cannot thank them enough for their tireless work and constant fight during the devastating October fires and tomorrow’s ceremony will offer a small token of our tremendous gratitude.”
In recognition of the hard work and bravery demonstrated in one of the darkest days in our State’s history, the Senate will host NorCal Heroes Day and Day Of Remembrance today, Friday, February 16 at the State Capitol. The California State Senate has scheduled a special ceremony to honor all first responders, community organizations and residents who delivered for Lake, Napa, Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
Senators McGuire, Dodd, Ted Gaines and Jim Nielsen will be recognizing the local, state and federal agencies who have been instrumental with the disaster response and recovery.
State, federal and local agencies that have taken part in the response and recovery efforts will be honored, including: the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, California Highway Patrol, the California Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Army Corp of Engineers. Local officials from Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties including Sheriffs, Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs that led heroic efforts to save homes and lives will also be honored. Local non-profits and relief funds will also be recognized for their tireless efforts.
The ceremony will be held this morning at 9 a.m. on the California State Senate floor.
