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Commission proclaims July 4 and hears fireworks-safety briefing from TNT and state fire prevention staff
Summary
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed July 4 as Independence Day in the county and received a fireworks-safety presentation from TNT Fireworks and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control promoting the "bucket brigade" safety campaign and materials in English and Spanish.
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed July 4 as Independence Day for El Paso County during its June 24 meeting and heard a safety briefing from fireworks retailers and state fire-safety staff.
Chair Carrie Geithner read a proclamation recognizing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and formally "proclaims July 4 as Independence Day in El Paso County and urges all residents to celebrate the birth of this great nation with patriotic displays of our flag, red, white, and blue, parades, and traditional firework displays." The proclamation as read referenced…
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