1981-02 (Commendaton for Sgt. Dalton Chandler, Ptl. Richard Long, FC Tomey and FF Ron Suit)RESOLUTION NO. 81-2
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized and instructed the City Clerk to
prepare a suitable resolution expressing commendation and appreciation for
the courageous and meritorious service rendered to the City by officers of
its Police and Fire departments,
WHEREAS, on the night of October 20, 1980, Sergeant Dalton Chandler on
routine patrol noticed an odor suggesting a fire and,
WHEREAS, Sergeant Chandler immediately called in Patrolman Richard Long
to assist in searching for the source of the odor and,
WHEREAS, fire was discovered in a frame house at 306 Southwest Third
Avenue and,
WHEREAS, after notification of the Okeechobee Fire Department the said
Sergeant Dalton Chandler and Partolman Richard Long broke windows of one of
the apartments out, thereby, awakening a man and his wife residing in the
apartment and,
WHEREAS, this action resulted in the saving of their lives and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Okeechobee wishes to commend the said
officers along with Fire Chief Keith Tomey and Firefighter Ron Suit for their
quick reaction and brave and meritorious response, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Sergeant Dalton Chandler, Patrolman Richard Long, Fire Chief
Keith Tomey, and Firefighter Ron Suit be and they hereby are
commended for the brave and courageous actions taken on the night
of October 20, 1980, which resulted in the saving of the lives of
Lynn Allen White and Rhonda Lynn White from a fire in a residence
at 306 Southwest Third Avenue.
2. That certified copies of this Resolution be furnished to each of the
said Police Officers and Firefighters and be duly spread upon the
official minutes of this Council.
3. This Resolution shall take affect as provided by law.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session assembled this 13th day of
January, 1981.
Edwa� r(' W Douglas
Chairman/Mayor
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
onnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee