CC - 1967 - 039 - Commending Earl E. Collins0
RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 39
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING EARL E. COLLINS.
WHEREAS, on Saturday, April 22, 1967, a traffic
accident occurred at the intersection of Peck Road and McBean
Avenue, wherein two vehicles collided, injuring the drivers
and causing the vehicles to burst into flame, and
WHEREAS, at great personal risk to himself in so
doing, Earl E. Collins, a citizen of Altadena, selflessly went
to the aid of one of the drivers who was trapped in his burn-
ing vehicle, freeing the driver from the vehicle and extinguis-
hing the flames on the driver's clothing, and thereby saving
the life of the driver of the vehicle,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Council of the City of Rosemead hereby
commends Earl E. Collins for the bravery and alacrity which
he evidenced in coming to the aid of the driver trapped in his
burning vehicle.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th.day of May, 1967.
Mayor of the City of Rosemead
ATTEST:
City Clerk