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No. 34
WHEREAS, Todd Smith, Lifeguard Lieutenant, began his career with the City of
Atlantic Beach on May 8, 1996 as a Lifeguard, and on August 1, 1996 he was promoted to
Lifeguard Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1996 Todd Smith, along with Mitchell L. McCue, Fire
Engineer, saved Jamie Holdren, an 11 year old girl, from drowning. By the time the girl who was
floating in waist-deep water, was reached she had a pulse but was not breathing; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Holdren was resuscitated, taken to the hospital, and survived the
ordeal. As a result of the action of Lifeguard Lieutenant Todd Smith a child's life was saved; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that Todd Smith showed quick response
and good judgement in saving the life of this child and as such is an asset to the Fire Department
and the citizens of Atlantic Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Commission of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, does hereby express its congratulations to Lifeguard Lieutenant Todd Smith.
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 Todd Smith.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 26th day of August,
1996.
Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor
John S. Meserve, Commissioner
` Si.)--6 /c 6 Timothy R. Reed, Commissioner
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner
Steven M. Rosenbloom, Commissioner