HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 6, 2008 D-03aAGENDA ITEM D -03a
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Sam Huffmanfor His Heroic Live -
Saving Efforts on May 10,2008
MEETING DATE: August 6,2008
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Mounce present Certificate of Recognition to Sam Huffman
for his heroic live -saving efforts on May 10, 2008.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On May 10,2008, Lodi resident Sam Huffman bravely put himself in
harm's way in order to save Marguerite Jones, whose wheelchair
wheel had become stuck on the train tracks on Locust Street.
Mr. Huffman jumped from his pickup truck, ran in front of an oncoming train, and carried Ms. Jones to
safety with the train missing them by three feet. Mr. Huffman went above and beyond to help someone in
need, and Mayor Mounce will present him with a certificate in recognition of his heroism.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: None.
RJNMP
Randi Johl
City Clerk
APPROVED:
BI ' , City Manager
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