RESO 1985-24 - Commends Employees - RescueRESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
NO. 85- 24
WHEREAS on November 11, 1985, the Huntsville area received a deluge of rain
at the morning rush hour period; and
WHEREAS many areas of the City experienced high water conditions across and
in proximity to our roadway systems; and
WHEREAS the intersection of U. S. Highway 75 North and Farm -to- Market 2821
was one such location of high water, rushing at particularly rapid
rate; and
WHEREAS a motorist with a small child in her vehicle became entrapped in
the flood water and therefore endangering both of their lives; and
WHEREUPON three City employees driving nearby observed the danger and
effected the rescue of the two citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Huntsville, that RUSSELL HUMPHREY, HENRY MURRAY and KARL CRAWFORD be
commended for their quick action and devotion to duty as citizens and
public employees in the service that they rendered.
DULY PASSED by unanimous vote of the City Council of the City of
Huntsville, Texas, on the 17th day of December, A. D. 1985, in the
City of Huntsville, Texas, as attested to by the hand and seal of the
City.
DeS aw, City Secretar
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS