Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

No.



WHEREAS, the State Office of EMS has notified Columbus Technical College

regarding pass rates for applicants to the National Registry of EMT

Intermediate written examination;



WHEREAS, the national and state first attempt pass rate for this examination in

2003 is 64% and 63%, respectively;



WHEREAS, Lieutenant Nathan "Nate" Bader became the EMT instructor for the

Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in April, 2002;



WHEREAS, since April 2002, Columbus Firefighters have achieved three

consecutive exam pass rates of 90% or greater on the first attempt of the

National Registry EMT-Intermediate written examination;



WHEREAS, Lieutenant Bader's April 2003 Firefighter EMT class has achieved the

top pass rate of 94% on first attempt on the EMT-Intermediate written

examination for year-to-date in the State of Georgia;



WHEREAS, this latest outstanding achievement places the Columbus Technical

College EMT Technology Program at number one in the State of Georgia for 2003;



WHEREAS, this accomplishment has been attributed by Columbus Technical College

to Lieutenant Bader's abilities, dedication and convictions regarding high

quality EMS education honestly earned, and is worthy of special recognition by

this Council.



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



We hereby commend and congratulate Lieutenant Nathan "Nate" Bader upon his

April 2003 Firefighter EMT Class having a top pass rate of 94% first attempt on

the EMT-Intermediate written examination for year-to-date in the State of

Georgia. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Lieutenant Bader.



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

8th day of July, 2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of

______ members of said Council.







Councilor Allen voting ___________________.

Councilor Anthony voting__________________.

Councilor Davis voting____________________.

Councilor Henderson voting________________.

Councilor Hunter voting___________________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.

Councilor Rodgers voting__________________.

Councilor Suber voting____________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________________.







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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR