HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-78-23 - 08/21/1978 - Commending Officer James Rust and Charles Ackerman R-78-23
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Officer James Rust and Special Officer Charles Ackerman, Jr, of
the McHenry Police Department have distinguished themselves and the Police
Department of the City of McHenry in the performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, August 4, 1978, at approximately 2:50 p.m. , a fire
occurred at 602 Devonshire, McHenry. Responding to the call , Officer Rust and
Special Officer Ackerman found the attached garage engulfed in flames and the
living quarters filled with smoke. Both officers disregarded their personal
safety and entered these quarters to search for anyone in need of help and to
make sure the building was empty, and
WHEREAS, the action taken by Officer Rust and Special Officer Ackerman,
which involved performance above and beyond that required by members of the
McHenry Police Department, exemplified the professionalism and enhanced the
image of the McHenry Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Officer James Rust and Special Of-
ficer Charles Ackerman, Jr. be commended by the Mayor and the City Council of
the City of McHenry, on behalf of the citizens of the community for their
courageous action.
Motion by Harker , seconded by Nolan , that the above
resolution be adopted and that a copy be made a permanent part of the records
of the City of McHenry and a copy be presented to each officer.
Ayes: Bolger, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Rogers, Schooley
Nays : None
Absent: None
Passed and approved this 21 day of August , 1978.
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