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RECOGNIZING DANTE PARKS FOR HIS ACTIONS IN SEEKING EMERGENCY
MEDICAL AID FOR HIS MOTHER
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WHEREAS, on Monday, April 14, 2008, Dante Parks’ mother suffered a medical
emergency which made her unresponsive and unable to talk; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the education he received at Downeast School during Fire
Prevention Week in October, Dante, who is six, had learned when to call 9-1-
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WHEREAS, recognizing his mother’s need, he demonstrated his skills and composure by
calling 9-1-1; and
WHEREAS, help arrived within four minutes of his call;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF BANGOR, do
hereby recognize Dante Parks for his composure at a time of need and for his actions in
calling 9-1-1 for the medical assistance needed to help his mother.
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Given this the 23 day of June 2008.
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Council Chair Susan M. Hawes