HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 13,537RESOLUTION 13,537
RESOLUTION COMMENDING CITIZEN ACTION
(Melchor Quevedo)
WHEREAS, public recognition of such assistance and
bravery can only strengthen other persons' resolve to resist
intimidation from criminals and increase their willingness
to assist others under criminal attacks; and
WHEREAS, Melchor Quevedo was witness to a robbery
from the person of Anna Castro by force, in a parking lot
in the 1100 block of Harbison Avenue, National City,
California; and -
WHEREAS, Melchor Quevedo, with disregard for his
own personal safety, joined with two other concerned citizens
to pursue, capture and restrain the suspect until the police
arrived; and
WHEREAS, this act of bravery is above and beyond the
actions expected from most concerned citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of -the City of National City does honor and commend the
actions of Melchor Quevedo in the apprehension of a dangerous
felon with prior criminal history, at the risk of personal
injury and certainly in the highest tradition of concerned
and dedicated Americans.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 1981.
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