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RESOLUTION
4296 -13
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 25,
2013
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 26, 20 13
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Approved and signed by me P L C G.-I d f4 Z 20- L3.
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 'A ZAk- -B
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, HONORING CHARLES BUTLER FOR HIS ACTS OF HEROISM IN
RESCUING A PERSON FROM THE ENEMY OF FIRE AND SMOKE
v/W;ea4 the South Bend Common Council notes that since March 28, 1831, the date when the
original plat of the town of South Bend was recorded, that there have been countless acts of unsung
heroism by residents and non - residents who have helped shape South Bend's proud history; and
G%699vw the very fabric of our diverse community is based on persons who are selfless in their
daily actions and who do the right thing, especially in times of adversity; and
6A" the South Bend Common Council is proud to honor and commend a resident of our
neighboring City of Mishawaka, Charles Butler, who truly has become a local hero; and
1) the Common Council notes that around midnight on October 15, 2013, smoke and
flames were engulfing a home located at 1628 South Leer Street in the City of South Bend; and
6i Charles Butler just happened to be passing the home, and upon seeing the burning
structure took immediate action to rescue an elderly resident from the home before the South Bend Fire
Department firefighters arrived;
G Charles Butler made this rescue without any protective fire gear and was
miraculously able to rescue the resident, with neither sustaining any serious personal injuries.
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Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is
pleased to publicly commend, honor and congratulate CHARLES BUTLER from the City of
Mishawaka for his selfless acts of heroism in rescuing a resident of South Bend from his burning home
on October 15, 2013.
Section II. The Common Council sincerely thanks CHARLES for his split section
decision to accept the risk and quietly and without fanfare save a p on's life, be ore the screaming
sirens sounded; for which all of us are forever grateful. _ y
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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my Davis, JI.., 2" Distri t
a erie Schey, 3` District
Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4t' District
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avid Varner, 5" District
John Voorde, City Clerk
adoption by the
Derek D. Dieter, At Large
Gavi Ferlic, At Large
aren L. White, )At Large {
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Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Atty
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