Summertime marks the beginning of a particularly busy time of year for our nation's first responders. Huge wildfires will ravage the West; fierce storms will spawn killer tornadoes across the country's midsection; and the Gulf and Atlantic states are preparing themselves for what forecasters predict may be one of the nastiest hurricane seasons ever.

It shouldn't take another national disaster to remind us how important our first responders are. They should know how much they're appreciated BEFORE the next emergency occurs.

That's why we are challenging all FRC supporters to help us make September 25th National First Responder Appreciation Day by gathering 5,000 signatures over the next three weeks.

By June 1st, the official start of hurricane season, the FRC's goal is to have a total of 10,000 signatures to the on-line petition. To do that we need your help TODAY!

It's an ambitious goal, but with a little effort from a lot of people we can do it! Working together we can give our first responders the national day of appreciation that they deserve! Please TAKE ACTION RIGHT NOW!

WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:

Sign the petition to make September 25th National First Responder Appreciation Day.

Tell as many people as you know that if catfish deserve a national day of recognition, then so do the brave men and women who protect our communities!

Spread the word by adding us as your friend on your MySpace or Facebook!

Print out a copy of the petition and ask your friends and neighbors to sign it.

We've already got 5,000 signatures. Now we need your help to get 5,000 more by June 1st. With your help, we can give our first responders the national day of appreciation that they deserve. PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY!