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 black bear known as Smokey Bear; and

WHEREAS, the Capitan community has successfully celebrated Smokey Bear and the wildland fire prevention message with the annual event and activities of Smokey Bear Days; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Capitan would like to recognize and say “Thank You” to the following organizations for their support and hard work in organizing and promoting Smokey Bear Days this May 5th and May 6th, 2006


NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE VILLAGE OF CAPITAN says THANK YOU for a JOB WELL DONE.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the Village of Capitan, 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