A RESOLUTION
No.
WHEREAS, Dana Gentry, Phenix City lawyer, recently rescued a mother and her son
from the rip current at Panama City Beach, Florida;
WHEREAS, Mr. Gentry was vacationing with his son, Dawson, when he saw Olga
Phillips and her son, Joshua of Canton, Georgia, struggling about 100 yards
offshore;
WHEREAS, he quickly hit the water and pulled Ms. Phillips and Joshua to safety;
WHEREAS, Ms. Philips was transported to the hospital, treated and released;
WHEREAS, the families have remained in contact since the incident;
WHEREAS, the courageous actions of attorney Dana Gentry are worthy of special
recognition by this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We hereby commend and congratulate local attorney Dana Gentry for his bravery
and quick thinking in the rescue of Olga and Joshua Phillips of Canton at
Panama City Beach, Florida. Columbus is proud of his actions and we wish him
every success in the future. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr.
Dana Gentry.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
13th day of July, 2010, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting ___________________.
Councilor Anthony voting__________________.
Councilor Baker voting____________________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________________.
Councilor Davis voting____________________.
Councilor Henderson voting________________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON JIM WETHERINGTON
CLERK MAYOR
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