HomeMy WebLinkAbout77-56 - Commending Police Officer Jeff Miller - Outstanding ValorRESOLUTION NO. 77-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING POLICE OFFICER
JEFF MILLER FOR OUTSTANDING VALOR.
WHEREAS, on February 18, 1976, as Officer Jeff Miller was riding
to Police Headquarters with Officer M. Letteriello, a call was received
reporting a structure fire at 383 West Wilson Street; and
WHEREAS, upon arrival, both Officers Miller and Letteriello
proceeded into the apartment complex to the second floor where they
forced entry and discovered that thick smoke filled the entire apart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, both officers entered the apartment in an attempt to
locate the occupant, and Officer Letteriello was overcome by smoke and
returned outside for fresh air; and
WHEREAS, Officer Miller continued crawling through the apartment
and discovered Steve Kurcinak on the bathroom floor unconscious from
smoke inhalation; and
WHEREAS, Officer Miller finally was partially overcome by smoke,
but was able to quickly direct the newly arrived Costa Mesa firemen to
locate the victim; and
WHEREAS, victim Kurcinak was removed, and his life was saved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa that Police Officer Jeff Miller is hereby commended for
bravery in the face of great personal danger by risking his life to save
the life of another individual and by acting in such a manner that
reflects credit upon himself, his department, his fellow officers, and
his City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to
enter this Resolution in the permanent records of the City of Costa Mesa
and to transmit an executed copy thereof to Officer Miller.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1977.
ATTEST:
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Ci y Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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CITY OF COSTA MESA )
MayVr of the C ty of s Ckesa
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 77-56 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th
day of May, 1977.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 17th day of May, 1977.
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City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk o the
City Council of the City of Cos Mesa