R-741 - 04/11/2000 - APPRECIATION - Resolutions2000 -AP -R -741
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, SHAWN GASAWAY, a resident of the Village of Oak Brook was
responsible for discovering and reporting a house fire in the Subdivision of Saddle Brook on
January 1, 2000.
WHEREAS, Shawn's swift and decisive action in notifying the homeowner and
adjacent residents surely limited the spread of the fire and reduced the damage; and
WHEREAS, children were asleep in the bedroom and Shawn's courageous deed
averted possible tragic results; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, on
behalf of the citizens thereof, are of the opinion that such competent and dedicated service
should be recognized and "celebrated "; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees are of the opinion that a record of
such service should be made and spread upon the records of said Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook that the said SHAWN GASAWAY be and he is hereby
commended for his life safety contribution to the Village of Oak Brook and its citizens
thereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Oak Brook, for and on behalf of said Village and its citizens, do hereby extend
their gratitude and appreciation to the said SHAWN GASAWAY for such extraordinary
service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Resolution be
delivered to the said SHAWN GASAWAY and that this Resolution be spread upon the
official permanent records of said Village.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 11th day of April, 2000.
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APPROVED:
Vill ge President
Village Clerk
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