HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01301990 - 1.22 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
INTHE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 9 0/5 9
Recognizing and commending
Michael Ryan of Antioch as
California's Highway Hero for 1989
WHEREAS,on June 13, 1989, Michael Ryan of Antioch, driving for Encore
Environmental Container of Richmond, California,witnessed a two-car crash in which one car
caught fire; and
WHEREAS, after trying to extinguish the flames, Mr. Ryan forced his way into the
car, cut away seat belts and carried three yound boys from the burning interior,then revived one
unconcious youngster by administering CPR; and
WHEREAS,because of this act of bravery without regard to his own personal safety,
Michael Ryan was named California's Highway Hero for 1989; and
WHEREAS,Mr. Ryan was one of 16 heroes selected in the nationwide honors
program for truckers who perform acts of heroism or public service while on the job sponsored by
the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and thereby has become eligible for national honors and
a $20,000 U.S. Savings Bond;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors does hereby recognize and commend Michael Ryan for his bravery and designation as
California's Highway Hero for 1989;
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 30th day of
January, 1990.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
30th day of January, 1990.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors an County Administrator
By:
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Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor, District V