HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 10,057RESOLUTION NO. 10,057
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
(Charles J. Palomino)
WHE.EAS, a fireman through personal effort and
study becomes qualified in those first aid techniques nec-
essary for the safety of citizens, and
WHEREAS, you were in a restaurant when a citizen
feil to the floor unconscious, and you were the only one
in this crowded restaurant that stepped forward to assist,
and
WHEREAS, through your practical application of
first aid procedures you straightened the victim into a
proper position on the floor, removed food and obstructions
from his mouth andadministered mouth to mouth resuscitation,
and
WHEREAS, the victim was not breathing and his
facial color was already turning blue, you helped the patient
to breathe on his own and advised and assisted the victim s
wife until the arrival of the ambulance, and
WHEREAS, unknown to you it was later determined
that the victim had sufferea a heart attack that caused him
to choke and would have expired except for your prompt action
and use of your knowledge and ability at a close moment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of National City commends Charles J. Palomino for
taking such prompt action. It is gratifying to know that a
National City employee was instrumental in saving a life.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1970.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK CI