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<br />REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1981
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 861 -81
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT,
<br />AND IN PARTICULAR ALL FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL WHO TOOK PART IN
<br />THE COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE ATTEMPT OF FEBRUARY 10,
<br />1981.
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that
<br />each Firefighter swears to uphold the Firefighters Oath which calls for the "protection
<br />of life and property" in the line of duty; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the courageous rescue attempt of two South
<br />Bend residents on February 10, 1981, by the South Bend Fire Department epitomized a
<br />highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team effort to save life against all adversitie
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, the Council wishes to thank and highlight in particular the efforts of
<br />the Firefighter perssonnel of Engine 2, Ladder 4, Rescue 1, Medic 1, and the Fire
<br />Department Boat; the courageous efforts of Captain James Cole, Firefighter Alfred P.
<br />Kirsits, Firefighter Ron Brandt, Captain Robert Ranschaert, Paramedic Robert Raker,
<br />Battalian Chief Robert Quinn, Battalian Chief George Witucki, Fire Chief Timdthy J.
<br />Brassell; and all the other divers, paramedics, and other Fire Department Personnel
<br />who offered their help in the St. Joseph River rescue attempt.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
<br />SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly com-
<br />mend the team effort of the South Bend Fire Department in the February 10, 1981 rescue
<br />attempt of two residents from the St. Joseph River.
<br />SECTION II. The Common Council herewith recognizes that despite the near freezing
<br />weather conditions, and the icy waters of the St. Joseph River, the Fire Department
<br />Personnel vigorously continued to battle these adversities in their effort to save
<br />human life. Such dedicated actions of the Firefighters, the Council believes goes
<br />beyond the call of duty.
<br />SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
<br />its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ Joseph T. Serge
<br />First District
<br />/s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak
<br />Second District
<br />/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
<br />Third District
<br />/s/ Lewis A. McGann
<br />Fourth District
<br />Robert G. Taylor
<br />Fifth District
<br />/s/ Walter T. Kopczynski
<br />Sixth District
<br />/s/ Beverly D. Crone
<br />At Large
<br />Richard C. Dombrowski
<br />At Large
<br />John Voorde
<br />At Large
<br />Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
<br />Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 862 -81
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING CAPTAIN JAMES COLE OF THE SOUTH
<br />BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE
<br />ATTEMPT ON FEBRUARY 10, 1981.
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that
<br />each Firefighter swears to uphold the Firefighters Oath which calls for "the protection
<br />of life and property" in the line of duty; and
<br />WHEREAS, the courageous rescue attempt of two South Bend residents on February
<br />10, 1981, by the South Bend Fire Department, and in particular Captain James Cole,
<br />epitomize a highly skilled and dedicated effort to save life against all adversities;
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, Captain Cole's attempted rescue took place in the wake of heavy rain, a
<br />temperature of 37 degrees, a river temperature of 40 degrees, a swift current of 20 to
<br />25 miles per hour, and huge chunks of ice moving in the river; and
<br />WHEREAS, Captain Cole's own mouth piece was dislodged by floating ice chunks, yet
<br />despite the severe conditions he continued to battle the weather, and icy water for
<br />approximately two hours in the attempted rescue.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
<br />SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, commends the
<br />team effort of the South Bend Fire Department and in particular the courageous effort
<br />of Captain James Cole of the South Bend Fire Department in the February 10, 1981,
<br />rescue attempt of two residents from the St. Joseph River.
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