2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners August 14, 2001
WHEREAS, On July 9, 2001, eight-year-old Kyle J. Pender put his
heroic tactics into action by saving the life of 15-month-old
Harrison Lamont when he fell into a Kochville Township swimming
pool. Kyle said: "I just dived down and got him. I didn't even
have goggles on;" and,
WHEREAS, This is not the first rescue that has taken place say
parents Kevin and Carol. At the age of four, Kyle saved an infant
girl from drowning at her first birthday party by holding her head
above water after he saw her tumble into a wading pool; and,
WHEREAS, The third-grader who attends St. Josaphat School and who
is a member of Cub Scout Pack 3327, Den 10 has been described to
have heroic abilities. Lifeguard is listed on his resume twice;
and,
WHEREAS, It is likely these two great profound incidents happening
in Kyle's life may qualify him for a Certificate of Merit or a
Medal of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America organization
headquarters in Irving, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, Although his family is very proud of him, Jennifer L.
Lamont the mother of the toddler rescued, is ecstatic by the quick
reactions that saved her son's life. Quote: "He is an angel"; and,
WHEREAS, This remarkable boy wants to become a firefighter or a
police officer when he grows up. "An excellent choice Kyle."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby express its deep admiration and
gratitude to Kyle Pender for a job well done. We wish him success
in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this expression of recognition be
spread upon the minutes of the August 14, 2001 meeting as a
permanent record and duly inscribed upon parchment and presented
to him.
Respectfully submitted,
SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Fish, Chair
Richard F. Mallette, Dist. (#15)
Commissioner Mallette presented Ms. Elaine Cook with a resolution
acknowledging her son Jason Richardson. She said, "Jason has
received many awards, but it's nothing like getting an award from
your home."
RESOLUTION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Presented To:
Jason Richardson
"Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6
WHEREAS, All of Michigan is eager to laud the outstanding 2001
Golden State Warrior NBA draft pick Jason Richardson for his
remarkable gift in basketball; and,
WHEREAS, The 20-year-old Arthur Hill High School graduate is an
excellent example of how hard work and dedication reward those who
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