0661 RESOLUTION NO . J
COMMENDATION OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS , recently there was an emergency at Ginners Oil
Mill, 901 N. Missouri, West Memphis, Arkansas , whereby five ( 5)
persons were overcome by poisonous carbon tetrachloride spray;
and,
WHEREAS , the five (5) persons involved became unconscious
and it was necessary that first aid be administered immediately;
and,
WHEREAS , the seven (7 ) members of the West Memphis Fire
Department, namely:
Assistant Chief Bill Willis ,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy Ross,
Driver Teddy McKay,
Driver Joe Harris ,
Driver Wayne Hall, and
Hoseman Joe Todd
were able to rescue the five (5) men who had been trapped in the
Ginners Oil Mill and assisted in giving them immediate medical
treatment; and,
WHEREAS , the Firemen named above did risk their lives ,
nearly causing themselves to be trapped by the deadly, toxic fumes ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, of the
City of West Memphis , Arkansas, that the City Council does :
1 . Commend most highly the heroic efforts of our Fire
Department , especially the following named persons :
Assistant Chief Bill Willis,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy Ross ,
Driver Teddy McKay,
Driver Joe Harris ,
Driver Wayne Hall, and
Hoseman Joe Todd .
2 . That the deeds accomplished by these seven (7 ) above
named Firemen are representative of the finest traditions of the
West Memphis Fire Department and their dedication to our safety
and protection of our homes .
3 . That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the following:
Assistant Chief Bill Willis ,
Lieutenant Vernie Reed,
Driver Troy Ross ,
Driver Teddy McKay
Driver Joe Harris,
Driver Wayne Hall, and
Hoseman Joe Todd .
PASSED AND APPROVED this /day of December, 1978 .
ATTEST: 91117L4MAYOR
OALCAthiN ECIAL,
CITY CLERK atruli C