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FZesolution No. s8-109 N.C.s.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
TO PAULETTE SMITH
WHEREAS, Paulette Smith is a Teachers Aide for
a Special Education Class at LaTercera School.; and
WHEREAS, as an Aide, she has instructed the
students on -the proper way of eating food and what to do
when an emergency situation occurs. Paulette is
familiar with emergencies and has dealt with many during
her previous position as a neurosurgical nurse; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, March 17, Paulette Smith
was in the classroom when the class was having
refreshments and .;became aware of a student in a
wheelchair having difficulty breathing. She quickly
performed the Heimlich Maneuver on Abel Jeffcoat and was
able to dislodge a piece of melon from his throat; and
WHEREAS, her ability to react in a quick and
efficient manner may have saved the life of 13 year old
Abel Jeffcoat;.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma
City Council is honored to commend Paulette. Smith for her
ability to deal with an emergency situation and help a
student in distress.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the r ed a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~~) (Special) meeting fO~
on the ..._~~~71---.-.-..... day of .................Apr.i1.....................--.-., 19-..88, by the
following vote: --•-•-- ----•---•-•---•-•--•----•---•
Attorney
AYES: Sobel, Balshaw, Cavanagh, Davis, Tencer, Vice Mayor Wo~l~y,
Mayor Hilligoss ~~--~~''
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
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ATTEST : :........... ,~t..p~Q
Cit l~k Mayor
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