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Andrea Hall recited the pledge with the accompanying ASL signs.
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Fire captain delivers inaugural Pledge of Allegiance using sign language
Andrea Hall, the first Black woman to serve as fire captain for the South Fulton Fire Department, spoke and signed the Pledge of Allegiance.Erin Schaff/Reuters
A Georgia fire captain blazed a historic trail at the inauguration ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Capt. Andrea Hall of the city of South Fulton deliveres the pledge of allegiance during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Trailblazing Georgia firefighter hopes to inspire unity when she recites Pledge at inauguration
A veteran Georgia firefighter who has helped pave the way for others like her been chosen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Joe Biden s inauguration on Wednesday. Share Updated: 8:12 AM EST Jan 19, 2021 By CNN
Trailblazing Georgia firefighter hopes to inspire unity when she recites Pledge at inauguration
A veteran Georgia firefighter who has helped pave the way for others like her been chosen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Joe Biden s inauguration on Wednesday. Share Updated: 8:12 AM EST Jan 19, 2021
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Show Transcript as the inauguration looms just hours away, security in the capital is at an all time high, with 25,000 National Guard troops being sent to D. C as a security measure against domestic terrorist attacks. But now, according to an intelligence report by the FBI, which was distributed to law enforcement and obtaine
January 18, 2021
The local legislation delegation will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss items that may go before the Florida Legislature this session.
The delegation will consider local bills, including an act that would implement term limits and oversight of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. The delegation will discuss legislative action ratifying the negotiated terms, requirements and amounts of the pension plan and collective bargaining agreement between the City of Pensacola and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 707.
Delegation members will also hear presentations from government entities, organizations, and take public comment on proposals for the 2021 regular session of the Florida Legislature.