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PETAL UMA POLICE OFFICER JOHN SIL VA
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
WHEREAS, when Police Officer John Silva joined the Petaluma Police Department on
January 4, 1999, he vowed to protect and to serve as do all law enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2012, Officer Silva, while off duty and dining in a restaurant in
Santa Rosa with his family, noticed an 87 year old woman choking on food; and
WHEREAS, Officer Silva observed the choking victim's family members attempting to
dislodge the blockage unsuccessfully after several attempts; and
WHEREAS, Officer Silva noticed that the victim went limp and was turning purple; and
WHEREAS, Officer Silva took action and began attempting to dislodge the blockage
with abdominal thrusts and after several attempts, was successful in dislodging the obstruction;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Silva's successful life saving efforts enabled the victim to resume
breathing, and were it not for Officer Silva's quick response and action, the victim may not be
alive today.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma, 1
along with the members of the Petaluma City Council, do hereby wish to thank and honor Police
Officer John Silva by presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal for using his training
and skills to provide the most important service anyone could possibly offer to another person. /
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