HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5211 • A RESOLUTION BESTOWING
THE LIFE SAVING AWARD
� FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO
OFFICER KYLE RUSSETH
RESOLUTION NO. � � fl 1
WHEREAS, the City of Orono is supportive of all of its police
officers, support staff, and supervisory staff in providing the highest quality police
services; and
WHEREAS, during the early morning hours of July 18, 2004,
Officer Russeth was on duty when he assisted in the investigation of a house fire
on West Arm Road in Spring Park; and
WHEREAS,the investigation resulted in imminent death by
dxowning of a fellow officer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Russeth, through irrunediate action, courage,
• stamina, and fitness performed a lifesaving act by rescuing Investigator James
Cornick who fell through a hazardous dock.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City
Council bestows upon Kyle Matthew Russeth the LIFE SAVING AWARD for '
distinguished service for his successful lifesaving efforts involving a fellow
officer on July 18, 2004.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono,Minnesota at a regular meeting
held this 9th day of August, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson,Mayor
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