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REGULAR MEETING s/Laura Vasquez, Member s/Eddie Miller, Member Attest: s /Linda Martin, Clerk FIRE DEPARTMENT JUNE 23, 2010 51 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 41-2010 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ENGINEER BRANDON MAY Chief Howard Buchanon, Fire Department, read the following commendation and congratulated and thanked Engineer May for his outstanding rescue while off -duty. The Board joined Chief Buchanon in thanking and congratulating him. Engineer May stated he was in the right place at the right time, and it was due to the excellent training he has received in the South Bend Fire Department's River Rescue team that he was able to rescue the citizen from the river. He added he has since talked to the gentleman and he feels as though he was given a second chance in life and is grateful he was not successful in taking his own life. Chief Buchanon informed Engineer May that he submitted the commendation to the EMS Conference Committee to recommend him for award. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 41 -2010 COMMENDATION FOR ENGINEER BRANDON MAY WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that perform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this community, and; WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Safety and appropriate commendation shall be presented to the individuals performing said meritorious service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to: Engineer Brandon May On June 1, 2010 at approximately 7:20 PM, Engineer Brandon May was on North Riverside Blvd. on his way home after a 50 mile bike ride when he noticed a male walking towards the riverbank, shortly disappearing over the edge of the riverbank and hearing a splash and a groan downstream. Brandon then rode his bike along the river edge attempting to sight the victim. With the help of some bystanders, he located the victim floating downstream approximately half way across the river. Without hesitation, he entered the cold, chilly, fast moving current and intercepted the victim without the aid a floatation device or thermal protection. After gaining control of the male and drifting under the Michigan St. Bridge, he swam the victim to shore where South Bend Fire Department personnel were able to assist Firefighter Brandon May and the victim out of the river. With the quick response from the bystanders and the efforts, courage and extensive training of Firefighter Brandon May the outcome of the event that day most certainly would have been tragic as the victim as not able to help himself. Be it further resolved that Firefighter Brandon May be commended and recognized for his quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. His actions reflect highly upon himself, the South Bend Fire Department, and the City of South Bend. ADOPTED this 23rd day of June, 2010. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA