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No. 98-29
WHEREAS, On Saturday, July 25, 1998, at 12:31 p. m. there was a lightning strike on
the beach which injured three persons, one person being critically injured; and
WHEREAS, the following Lifeguards responded to this terrible and dangerous
situation, administering life sustaining CPR to a victim who was in cardiac arrest, and
administering to others who were injured:
Kimberly Gold John Phillips
George Hodson William Posch
Patrick Kring Bradley Reckamp
Tommy Lee Kenneth Reeves
• Patrick McCauley Suzette Sheldon
James McDaniel James Stratmann
WHEREAS, life sustaining efforts were continued by these Lifeguards until Jacksonville
Fire/Rescue arrived to take over the care of the critical patient; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that these Lifeguards, by rushing to the
assistance of the victims, and remaining with the victims, put their own lives in jeopardy by
placing themselves in danger of being struck by lightening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Commission of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, does hereby express its heartfelt thanks to the Lifeguards of the City of Atlantic Beach
and to Lifeguard Barret Englert of the City of Neptune Beach for their quick and unselfish
response.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution of recognition and
appreciation be spread upon the official minutes of the City of Atlantic Beach and a certified copy
hereof be furnished to the Lifeguards referenced above.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach,Florida, this 10th day of August,
1998.
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
fpJohn S. Meserve, Commissioner Mike Borno, Commissioner
Richard Beaver, Commissioner Theo Mitchelson, Commissioner