HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3528 1985-10-28
RESOLUTION NUMBER ~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THOSE
WHO ASSISTED IN THE EMERGENCY RESCUE OPERATIONS
RESULTING FROM MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, a devastating earthquake struck Mexico City on September 19,
1985, toppling buildings, triggering fires and trapping
hundreds in rubble in the world's most populous capital;
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WHEREAS, the first quake was immediately followed by another causing
more destruction and losses; and
WHEREAS, a worldwide rescue and relief operation was quickly mobilized
to deal with the emergency conditions in central Mexico;
and
WHEREAS, Orange County firefighters, organized by the State Office
of Emergency Services as part of a statewide effort,
provided manpower and equipment to that City; and
WHEREAS, those Orange County firefighters participating in the
effort included Robert Castillo and Joseph Stillwell
(formerly with the Seal Beach Fire Department), along
with Richard Finnerty, Robert Dowis, commanded by Battalion
Chief Charles Nicola and Captain Steven Shomber; and
WHEREAS, many lives were saved and injured assisted as a direct
result of the rescue operations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Seal Beach honors and commends these firefighters for their
actions in the rescue and relief operation resulting from the central
Mexico earthquakes.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the C~~~ }
Seal Beach at a meeting th eof held on e ~ day of\.Lt~
1985, by the following vo
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AYES: Councilmember
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
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I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California,
do hereby certify that the fore~oing resolution is the original '
copy of Resolution Number ~~Bon file in the office of the City
Clerk, passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of th~~
City of ~ Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the ~~
day of 7lr1. ,;;) ,1985. .
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