U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution recognizing September as Campus Fire Safety Month

BELCHERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 27, 2006 — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 295, which recognizes September as national Campus Fire Safety Month.  This legislation was introduced on behalf of the Center for Campus Fire Safety by Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH) and Congressman Curt Weldon (PA) in order to raise the national awareness of the importance of fire safety on our campuses.  In addition to H. Res 295, 30 states have issued proclamations designating September as Campus Fire Safety Month and a number of schools are holding fire safety events on campus.