HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-09 97-265 RESOLVEItem No, -265
Date: 6-949
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Recognizing Ne Efforts of Bangor Detectives Robert Hutchings
and James Carr and Mr. David M. Brackett for their Life Saving Efforts
Responsible Department: Police
Commentary:
On April 14,1997, Bangor Detectives Hutchings and Cart were completing lunch at a local restaurant
when they, noticed that an elderly woman a[ a nearby table appeared to be in distress and umable to
breathe. These Detectives, assisted by David M. Brackett, a citizen of Hermon, immediately took the
necessary steps to render aid and asystance.
As a result of their efforts, the life of the woman involved was saved. The attached Resolve will
recognize Nese efforts.
Detectives Hutchings and Can work undercover and will not be present at Mondays meeting. The Police
Chiefwill represent tlwm. Mr. Brackett has inshmed that be will be present.
I recommend your approval.
Dep:ertment Head
Manager's Comments:
Citymaager
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97-265
Assigned to Councilor Saucy June 9, 1997
CITY OF BANGOR
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Hutchings and James Can and Mr. David M. Brackett for their Life Saving Eff sts66
By City Cowan of tae City of Reaper.
RESOLVED.
WHEREAS, anApril 14,1997,Detectives Robert Hutchings and James Cart were flushing touch ata
{ local restaurmn. These Detectives noticed that an elderly woman at a nearby table
appeared to be in distress; and
WHEREAS, although the woman was sitting motionless and her companions did not seem to be aware
of any problem, Detectives Hutchings and Can believed tlmt the woman was unable to
breathe; and -
WHEREAS, the detectives approached the people aM identifiedthemselves. The woman in the
wheelchair was unresponsive and her face was rapidly changing color indicating that she
could not breathe. TheDetedves were umableto obtain a pulse anal felt that her airway
was obstructed by food. Several attempts were made to dislodge the item before the
detectives were finally successful. The women immediately began to breathe and regained
consciousness; and
WHEREAS, Mr. David M. Brackett assisted these officers in properlypositioning the woman and in
performing abdominal trusts on the victim, efforts which were instrumental in saving the
victim's life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE U RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
THAT: Detective Robert Hutchings, Detective lames Carr, and Mr. David M. Bracket[ are hereby
commended for saving the life of this elderly woman Gam Charleston,Maine. The keen
observation and quick response of am officers is indicative of their professionalism and dedication
to protecting these they serve. Mr. B arkett's timely and effective assistance provides testimony of
the willingness of the citizens of Maine to step forward arta volunteer their aid and assistance in
times of crisis aM need.
Passed and approved this the 9th day of lune 1997.
IN CITY COUNCIL
Tune 9, 1997
Passed
97-265
RESOLVE
Recognizing Bangor Detectives Robert
Hutchings and James Cart and Mr. David
M. Brackett for their Life Saving Efforts