HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - RS-96-16 - 09/18/1996 - REcognizing Kathleen LeonardRS-96-16
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on Monday, September 2, 1996 at 3:00 a.m., an extensive fire occurred at
the Irish Prairie Condominiums in the City of McHenry; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kathleen Leonard was one of three McHenry patrolmen who first
arrived at the apartment complex; and
WHEREAS, before the fire department even arrived, Officer Leonard took action; and
WHEREAS, Officer Leonard entered the burning building and ran through the
hallways waking and alerting the residents, and stayed in the building until a response was
received from each apartment; and
WHEREAS, due to the quick thinking and heroic action on the part of Officer
Leonard, all the residents of the sixteen inhabited apartments were able to leave the building
safely; and
WHEREAS, even though the fire caused major damage, there were no injuries or loss
of human life as a direct result of the officers risking their own lives and entering the building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council go on
record as recognizing the heroic actions of Officer Kathleen Leonard and thanks her for her
efforts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be incorporated into
the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be presented to Officer Kathleen Leonard.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of September, 1996.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor