HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4293 RESOLUTION NO. 4293
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY COMMENDING ROBERT BRAZELTON FOR COURAGE
IN ASSISTING A DOWNEY POLICE OFFICER APPREHEND
AN ARMED SUSPECT
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton, on Sunday, July 31, 1983, at approximately
12:05 AM, alerted Officer Seth Fogel to the presence of a male adult
criminal suspect; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton assisted Officer Fogel by accompanying him
as he approached the suspect who was seated in a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton observed the suspect to be pointing a
loaded handgun at Officer Fogel from a point of concealment; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton, though unarmed and at considerable jeopardy
to his own well- being, shouted a warning to Officer Fogel; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton's actions enabled Officer Fogel to respond
by arming himself and arresting the suspect; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brazelton's selfless act, without doubt, prevented
Officer Fogel's potentially fatal encounter with the suspect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, does hereby commend Robert Brazelton for his courage
in the face of life - threatening danger.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of August, 1983-
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey thereof,
held on the 23rd day of August, 1983, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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