Columbus, Georgia

WHEREAS, on January 27, 2003, Columbus Fire and EMS units Engine 1, Ladder 1,

Rescue 1, Rescue Engine 9, Squad 6, Engine 2, Engine 3, Medic 4, Medic 12,

Battalion 1 and Battalion 2 responded to an apartment fire on the 7th floor of

the Ralston Towers;



WHEREAS, under the leadership of Lt. Darrell Gallops, approximately 250

residents of Ralston Towers were evacuated and the blaze was quickly

extinguished;



WHEREAS, the local chapter of the American Red Cross responded to assist the

displaced residents and the Salvation Army provided support to Columbus Fire

and EMS personnel during the response.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend Lt. Darrell Gallops and Columbus Fire and EMS units Engine 1,

Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Rescue Engine 9, Squad 6, Engine 2, Engine 3, Medic 4,

Medic 12, Battalion 1 and Battalion 2 for their quick action in preventing loss

of life and minimizing property damage during the fire at the Ralston Towers on

January 27, 2003. We further commend the local chapters of the American Red

Cross and the Salvation Army for their assistance to residents of the Ralston

Towers and Columbus Fire and EMS personnel. Let a copy of this resolution be

forwarded to Lt. Darrell Gallops and the Directors of the American Red Cross

and the Salvation Army.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

4th March, 2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of ten

members of said Council.









Councilor Allen voting YES.

Councilor Anthony voting YES.

Councilor Davis voting YES.

Councilor Henderson voting YES.

Councilor Hunter voting YES.

Councilor McDaniel voting YES.

Councilor Rodgers voting YES.

Councilor Suber voting YES.

Councilor Pugh voting YES.

Councilor Woodson voting YES.









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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR