87-38 v CITY OF
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No. 87-38
WHEREAS, on October 4, 1987, Lieutenant Nicholas Vander Wal
observed a traffic accident on Mayport Road during routine patrol, and
WHEREAS, a motorcycle had been hit by a pick-up truck, rupturing
the gas tank of the motorcycle which had burst into flames, and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Nicholas Vander Wal immediately blocked
traffic, and with utter disregard for his own safety, moved to the
assistance of the motorcycle rider who was unconscious and lying in a
puddle of burning gasoline, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission and the City
of Atlantic Beach wish to express their appreciation to Lieutenant
Nicholas Vander Wal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Mayor and members of the City Commission of the
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, hereby commend Lieutenant Nicholas
Vander Wal for his heroic and courageous actions in saving the life of
an injured motorcyclist on October 4, 1987 on Mayport Road, Atlantic
Beach.
Section 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be spread
upon the official minutes of the City, Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida, and a copy of said Resolution be presented to Lieutenant
Nicholas Vander Wal with the grateful thanks of the people of Atlantic
Beach.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida, this 9th day of November , 1987.
William S. Howell, Mayor
Robert B. Cook, Sr. , Commissioner
Glenn A. Edwards, Commissioner
William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Commissioner
John W. Morris, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney
Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Manager