HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6115 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING
GABRIEL JABBOUR
FOR HIS EFFORTS IN RELATION TO A PERSONAL INJURY CRASH
IN THE CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION NO. 6115
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2012, at 1743 hours, the Orono Police and
Long Lake Fire Department received a call of a personal injury crash in the 3000
block of North Shore Drive in the City of Orono; and
WHEREAS, upon impact with a tree the vehicle started on fire; and
WHEREAS, Gabriel Jabbour came across the crash shortly after it had
occurred; and
WHEREAS, Gabriel Jabbour called 911, Gabriel attempted to wake the
unconscious male from the severely damaged vehicle and when the fire could not
be put out, Gabriel pulled the driver from the car as the fire grew and came closer
to them; and
WHEREAS, Gabriel Jabbour pulled the driver to safety and relayed vital
information to responding officers; and
WHEREAS, had Gabiel Jabbour not made a phone call to 911 and pulled
the unconscious driver from the burning vehicle,the driver may have perished.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orono City
Council does hereby commend Gabriel Jabbour for his care and concern for the
safety and well-being of others; and does also extend sincere appreciation to him,
on behalf of the Orono City Council, the Orono Police Department, the Long
Lake Fire Department, and the citizens of this community.
Ado�ted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting
held this 27t day of February, 2012.
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili McMillan, Mayor