Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION



NO.





WHEREAS, on January 10, 2004, a tractor trailer fuel truck overturned on the

southbound entrance ramp to I-185;



WHEREAS, the vehicle ignited into flames and four nearby citizens came to the

aid of the truck driver Robert Etheridge;



WHEREAS, Bobby Walden, Shane McFay, Herlon Stephens and Robin Butler approached

the burning vehicle and assisted Etheridge into a pickup truck and took him

away from the blaze;



WHEREAS, the quick and courageous actions of these four good Samaritans helped

save the life of Mr. Etheridge and deserve special recognition from this

Council.



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



We hereby commend Bobby Walden, Shane McFay, Herlon Stephens and Robin Butler

for their brave and courageous action in helping save the life of Mr. Robert

Etheridge on January 10, 2004. Their acts serve as a shining example of

heroism and good citizenship. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to

Bobby Walden, Shane McFay, Herlon Stephens and Robin Butler.



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

______ day of ____________, 2004, 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