Sunday Before Patriot's Day Officially Declared "First Responder Day"
The Sunday preceding the third Monday in each April has been officially declared "First Responder Day," following legislation signed into law by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.
The bill was signed by the governor this week.
"First responders put their own lives on the line to save others in danger, and we have a responsibility to ensure they receive strong leadership, representation and recognition on Beacon Hill," said Governor Baker. "Every day, these brave men and women and their families provide extraordinary service to the Commonwealth. We strive to follow their example and will use this occasion every year to recommit ourselves to doing so."
Because of the way the legislation was written, First Responder Day will always fall on the day before Patriot's Day.
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