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R-78-22
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gary W. Leider, of 517 Kensington, has distinguished himself as
a citizen of McHenry with his concern with the welfare of his fellow man, and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 1978, at approximately 2:50 P.M. , a car driven by
James R. Ball , Sr. struck a garage at 602 Devonshire, McHenry after Mr. Ball
apparantly suffered a heart attack. When Gary Leider heard the crash and saw
smoke coming from the area, he advised his wife to call the fire department
and then he went to the scene of the accident. Although the garage and front
end of Mr. Ball 's auto were in flames, Mr. Leider pried the driver's door
open, pulled the victim to a safe area and started cardio-pulmonary resusci-
tation. An explosion occurred and Mr. Leider again pulled Mr.- Ball to a safe
area and continued CPR until the Rescue Squad arrived, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leider's actions during the tragedy were not only brave and
heroic, but also pointedly exposed his unselfish concern for his fellow man.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Gary W. Leider be commended by the
Mayor and the City Council of the City of McHenry, on behalf of the citizens
of the community, for his courageous and unselfish action.
Motion by Adams , seconded by Datz , that the above
resolution be adopted and that a copy be presented to Gary W. Leider.
Ayes: Bolger, Harker, Nolan, Datz, Smith, Adams, Rogers, Schooley
Nays: None
Absent: None
Passed and approved this 21stday of August , 1978.
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