HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending the South Bend Fire Department in the courageous and Valiant Rescue Attempt of February 10, 1981RESOLUTION NO. ,, f =S11
A RESOLUTION-OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA,- COMMENDING THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AND IN PARTICULAR ALL FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL WHO TOOK PART
IN THE COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE ATTEMPT OF FEBRUARY
10, 1981.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
recognizes that each Firefighter swears to the Firefighters
Oath which calls for the "protection of life ana property" in.the line
of duty; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the courageous rescue attempt
of two South Bend residents on February 10, 1981, by the South Bend Fire
Depar�pent epitomized a highly skilled, professional,,and dedicated team
effo t to save life against all adversities; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to thank and highlight in particular
the efforts of the Firefighter personnel of Engine 2, Ladder 4, Rescue 1,
Medic 1, and the Fire Department Boat; the courageous efforts of Captain
James Cole, Firefighter Alfred P. Kirsits, Firefighter Ron Brandt, Captain
Robert Ranschaert, Paramedic Robert Raker, Battalian Chief Robert Quinn,
Battalian Chief George Witucki,.Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell; and all
the other divers, paramedics, and other Fire Department Personnel who
offered their help in the St. Joseph River rescue attempt.
NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
publicly commend the team effort of the South Bend Fire Department in the
February 10, 1981 rescue attempt of two residents from the St.Joseph River.
SECTION II. The Common Council herewith recognizes that despite
the near freezing weather conditions, and the icy waters of the St. Joseph
River, the Fire Department Personnel vigorously continued to battle these
adversities in their effort to'save human life. Such dedicated actions
of the Firefighters,the Council believes goes beyond the call of duty.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Co cil and approval by the
Mayor.
Joseph T. Serge, First District
alter M. Szym owi kk Second District
Beverlie J. Be-*"-,' Third District
ewis A. cGann, Fourth District
obe t G. Tay lb fth District
Walter T. Ko;Ac4yfski, Sixth Distric
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Beverly D Crone, At Large
chard C. Dombrow5Xi, At Large
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