Commissioners honor first responders

BY JD LONG (jim@harrisonnewsherald.com)

CADIZ—The week of Sept. 20-26 is First Responder Frontline Worker Appreciation Week, as stated by the Mental Health Recovery Board’s Patrica Allen during Wednesday’s commissioners’ meeting.

“And we want to take that opportunity to recognize the people who have been on the frontlines, who have been tirelessly fighting against the opioid epidemic,” Allen explained. She included police, firefighters, EMS workers, children’s service workers, nurses, and corrections staff.

“Sometimes, I’m quite sure they feel very overwhelmed and frustrated and feel as if their efforts are fruitless; however, they do make a difference, and we want them to know that we appreciate them bringing help and bringing hope to their communities,” Allen stated.

Commissioner Dale Norris read Resolution 42-21 on behalf of the board in representing the honor. Within the resolution promoting family and workforce development were ways to fight addiction and “encourage community engagement” to confront the crisis.

“Therefore, be it resolved that the board of Harrison County Commissioners pledge our support for the individuals, family members [and] professionals throughout our community who are bringing help and bringing hope by working day in and day out to save lives,” as read by Norris.