0629 RESOLUTION NO . 629
WHEREAS , organizations and individuals committed to
preservation of the health and safety of the Citizens of the
City of West Memphis , Arkansas , performed admirably during the
potential danger which resulted from the derailment of the
Rock Island Lines tanker cars carrying hazardous materials on
the twelfth (12th) day of April , 1978 ; and,
WHEREAS, the cooperation, quickness , coordination and
alertness shown by those who responded to the danger reflect
great credit upon those organizations and individuals ; and,
WHEREAS , the City of West Memphis is proud of these true
leaders and their willingness to meet danger to protect the
health and safety of the Citizens of the City of West Memphis ;
and,
WHEREAS , the City Council of the the City of West Memphis
wishes to commend each and every organization and individual
in their actions to prevent a catastrophe;
BE IT THEREFORE, RESOLVED, that the City of West Memphis ,
Arkansas , commends the West Memphis Police Department, Fire
Department, Street Department , Disaster Units from American Red
Cross , Crittenden County Civil Defense Office, Geriatrics , Inc . ,
Leisure Lodge, Crittenden Memorial Hospital ,pital , and the Crittenden
Emergency Medical Service, and numerous other organizations , churches
and individuals who assisted in assuring the health and safety of
the Citizens of West Memphis , Arkansas .
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of April , 1978 .
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ATTEST :
CITY CLERK