Resolution 05860RESOLUTION NO. 5860
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA IN
RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION OF THE HEROISM OF
MR. STEVEN GUTOWSKI.
WHEREAS, on October 11, 1957, MR. STEVEN GUTOWSKI, an employee of the
Department of Public Utilities, now retired, displayed great courage and presence cf
mind in personally rescuing a small boy from his perilous position on a power pole
where he was surrounded by high voltage wires; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gutowski's act of fearlessness saved the life of this child,
for which heroic courage he has received national recognition in having been awarded
the Bronze Medal bestowed through the 1957 Carnegie Hero Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda,
on behalf of the people of the City, does hereby recognize the valor exemplified by
Mr. Gutowski in averting further tragedy in this dangerous situation, and extends its
sincere congratulations and commendation for his meritorious act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to Mr. Gutowski as an expression
of the heartfelt gratitude and plaudits he so richly deserves for his bravery.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
and regularly introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda in regu-
lar meeting assembled on the 5th day of November, 1958, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and
Fresident McCall, (5).
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said City this 6th day of November, 1958.
SHIRLEY H. TENNIER
(SEAL) City Clerk of the City of Alameda
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
"Resolution No. 5860, RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA IN RECOGNITION
AND COMMENDATION CF THE HEROISM OF MR. STEVEN GUTOWSKI," introduced and adopted by
the Council on the 5th day of November, 1958.
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