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WHEREAS, a woman was attacked while walking on Atlantic Beach the morning of
October 6, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the suspect physically assaulted and robbed the woman, and then
attempted to drag her into a more secluded location; and
WHEREAS,Robert D. Shimp observed the altercation taking place between the victim
and suspect and did intervene and stop the assault, thus protecting the victim from any further
harm; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Shimp did detain the suspect against the suspect's will, and did
turn the suspect over to the responding police officers at the scene; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Shimp did accept considerable personal risk in looking after the
safety and well being of a stranger who was being victimized on the beach, in addition to forcibly
• detaining a robbery suspect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Commission of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Robert D. Shimp for this selfless act of
heroism which served to protect an innocent victim, incarcerate a robbery suspect, and prevent
further criminal activity on the part of the suspect. The citizens of Atlantic Beach and the
surrounding communities have benefitted from Mr. Shimp's decision to "get involved", and his
willingness to take the necessary action to protect a stranger being victimized on the beach.
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 Robert D. Shimp.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 13th day of October,
1998.
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
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Theo Mitchelson, Commissioner