Item - 2022.RM43.6
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on May 11 and 12, 2022 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
RM43.6 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022.
May 12, 2022
Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the City of Toronto's First Responders. Mayor Tory spoke of the importance of the month of May as the City pays tribute to the tireless efforts of First Responders as May 1 was First Responders Day, May 4 was International Fire Fighters Day, the week of May 8 to 12 is National Police Week and the week of May 22 to 23 is Toronto Paramedic Services Week. Mayor Tory spoke of the bravery and professionalism of the members of Toronto Fire Service, highlighted the Toronto Police Officers who keep the residents and the City safe, and of the unwavering professionalism and dedication of the Toronto Paramedic Services in responding to the needs of the residents with respect to their health. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of City Council, expressed profound thanks to the First Responders for their work during the COVID-19 Pandemic and for their reliability, dedication and compassion in carrying out their service to the residents of Toronto.