WHEREAS, Smokey Bear is recognized as the symbol of wildland fire prevention throughout the nation and the world and Capitan is the recognized official home and resting place of the original rescued black bear known as Smokey Bear; and 
    WHEREAS, the Capitan community recognizes the importance of Smokey Bear in communicating the wildland fire prevention message locally, in New Mexico, and throughout the United States; and
    WHEREAS, the Capitan community has successfully sponsored annual events and activities celebrating Smokey Bear and the wildland fire prevention message in the past; and
    WHEREAS, the Village of Capitan, in association with allied county, state and Federal government agencies, community service organizations, and private business supports the concept of cooperative promotion of fire prevention and the Smokey Bear program and are desirous of continuing an annual community celebration for such; and
    WHEREAS, the hosting and presentation of community-wide events celebrating Smokey Bear and promoting wildland fire prevention require coordination and organization to ensure public safety and ensure effective community-wide involvement.
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE OF CAPITAN that:
    1.    The Village of Capitan shall serve as the coordinating agency for hosting and
                        presenting the annual, Smokey Bear Days celebration; and
    2.    The Village of Capitan shall solicit input and cooperation from allied local, state
                        and Federal government agencies, community service organizations, private
                        business, and individuals interested in supporting or contributing to the event; and
    3.    The Village of Capitan shall designate a suitable event coordinator, selected from
                        the community, who will be responsible for planning and organizing the event,
                        directing event staff, and coordinating the efforts of all involved organizations and
                        individuals supporting the event.
    PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the Village of Capitan, Lincoln County, New Mexico this 13th day of June 2006.


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                        Sammy L. Hammons, Mayor
ATTEST:


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Kay Strickland, Village Clerk