Resolution 217-1982RESOLUTION NO. 217-1982
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE COMMENDABLE LIFE-
SAVING ACT OF MICHAEL GRIFFIN.
WHEREAS, on the evening of June 30, 1982, the two minor children
of Mr. and Mrs. Baumgard accidentally were submerged in a 15-20 foot
canal in their parents automobile, and,
WHEREAS, Michael Griffin, without regard to his own safety, when
seeing that a tragedy was eminent, did gallantly risk his own life to
save the lives of these two children, and,
WHEREAS, Mr Griffin in so doing, did dive into the canal where
the automobile was located with his snorkeling gear on and managed to
bring the two minor children to the surface.
WHEREAS, both children were then unconscious but were resuscitated
by CPR and that according to the Volunteer Ambulance Department of Big
Pine Key, saved both children from serious brain damage and possibly
death.
WHEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY do hereby pass this Resolution as an indication of their
admiration for'this gallant rescue on the part of Michael Griffin, and
that they do hereby express the County's pride in one of its citizens
acting in such a commendable fashion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an exact replica of this Resolution
be presented to the aforesaid Michael Griffin at a regular meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and that the same
be spread on the record of such meeting in appreciation for such a
selfless gesture.
Passed and adopted at a'regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida this 23 day of August, 1982.
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Attest. RU'�o 'uuug
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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