CC - 1966 - 27 - Commending Deputy J.D. BarrettRESOLUTION NO. 66-27
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
DEPUTY J. D. BARRETT
WHEREAS, on April 25, 1966, Mary Helen Hernandez,
a seven year old girl fell down a stormdrain into the
Alhambra.wash and was carried headlong by the swift current
for a number of blocks; and
WHEREAS, the swiftness of the water and its depth
made it impossible for this young girl to save herself;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy J. D. Barrett, appreciated the
plight of the child and immediately entered the drainpipe
in an effort to rescue her, and in doing fell and injured
his knees and tore his uniform, but nevertheless continued
on in an effort to save her; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is extremely fortunate
to have as a member of its law enforcement agency a person
such as Deputy J. D. Barrett, whose primary concern was for
the safety and welfare of fellow human beings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead wishes to express
its gratitude for the heroism of its Deputy J. D. Barrett;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Rosemead does publicly commend Deputy J. D.
Barrett for responding immediately to the plight of Mary Helen
Hernandez and for assisting in saving her.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this
Resolution shall be presented to Deputy J. D. Barrett and
made a permanent record of the minutes of this City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of
May, 1966:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk