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RESOLUTION NO. 29-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, COMMENDING KENNETH PALMER FOR HIS
HEROIC ACTIONS IN SAVING THE LIFE OF A
MOTORIST TRAPPED IN A BURNING VEHICLE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in today's society, people, for various reasons, are reluctant to get
involved in situations which find one of their fellow human beings in harm's way; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 1999, Kenneth Palmer witnessed a tragic automobile
accident in which an innocent victim's vehicle was sideswiped by a fuel laden tanker
truck resulting in the occupants being trapped in their car and surrounded by fire; and
WHEREAS, without regard for his own security, Kenneth Palmer left the relative
safety of his own vehicle, approached the burning automobile and was able to extricate
one of the occupants, thus saving her life; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach unfortunately
recognizes the fact that only a few short years ago, this act of heroism would have been
an expected occurrence and not the exception to the rule as it sometimes appears to be
today; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach not only wishes to
recognize Mr. Palmer for this heroic act but also wishes to recognize him as a person
who truly exemplifies one who holds dear the value of a human life to the extent that he
was willing to risk his own in an attempt to save another.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1.That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania Beach, individually
and on behalf of all its citizens, wish to pay tribute to the true human spirit and hereby
recognize Kenneth Palmer for his heroic actions on January 25, 1999, which resulted in
the preservation of a human life.
Section 2.That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23'"day of February, 1999.
Attest:
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City Clerk Mayor—Commissioner
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Dania to recognize
rescuer of driver
in tanker blaze
At a time when most people are reluctant to help
others who are in danger, Kenneth Palmer recently
risked his life to save a motorist trapped in a car in an
accident involvinga tanker on State Road 7 just north of
Interstate 595.
Commissioner Bob Mikes wants to give Palmer, of
Davie, a pat on the pack to show him that the Dania
Reach community appreciates what he did to save
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motorist's life.On Jan.27,Mikes ordered the c the
ityave the
er's office to prepare a resolution to recognize Palmer.
lie asked city officials to find Palmer, 27, and in
him about the proposal.
'`Too many people just don't get involved any more,"
Alikes said. "Ile risked his life to save somebody. We
need to encourage that kind of behavior.,,
Palmer's heroic action occurred on Jan. 25 atter.a
tanker loaded with fuel sideswiped a car driven by a
wolllan,rolled onto a median and exploded.
Palmer got out of his car and pulled the woman free.
Ile was unable to save a passenger.
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