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No. 87-39
WHEREAS, on October 4, 1987, a motorcycle and pick-up truck were
involved in a collision on Mayport Road, and
WHEREAS, the motorcyclist was thrown from his vehicle into a pool
of flaming gasoline which had come from the ruptured gas tank of the
motorcycle, and
WHEREAS, Edward Howard Habicht of Jacksonville Beach, in concert
with Lieutenant Nicholas Vander Wal of the Atlantic Beach Police Depart-
ment, in utter disregard for their own safety, pulled the man from the
flames, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach wish to recognize this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
Section 1. Edward Howard Habicht of Jacksonville Beach is
hereby commended for his efforts in the life-saving attempt during a
traffic accident on Mayport Road on October 4, 1987.
Section 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be spread
upon the official minutes of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, and a
copy of said Resolution be furnished to the said Edward Howard Habicht
with the grateful thanks of the community.
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, Commissioner
Glenn A. Edwards, Commissioner
William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Commissioner
John W. Morris, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney
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Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Manager