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08 LC 95 0098

Senate Resolution 759

By: Senators Hill of the 4th, Murphy of the 27th, Douglas of the 17th, Goggans of the 7th, Thompson of the 33rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending and recognizing Officer Jeff Reed; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Officer Jeff Reed is a police officer with the Marietta Police Department, Marietta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, on September 27, 2006, Officer Jeff Reed responded to an incident in the gym at Marietta High School; and

WHEREAS, upon arriving at the scene, Officer Reed observed a student who had collapsed on the gym floor while playing basketball; and

WHEREAS, upon a quick assessment of the situation, Officer Reed determined that the student was not breathing and did not have a pulse and he immediately began CPR efforts; and

WHEREAS, CPR efforts continued for approximately eight minutes until Marietta Fire/Rescue arrived on the scene; and

WHEREAS, the student was transported to the hospital and has fully recovered; and

WHEREAS, Officer Reed received the "Medal of Meritorious Service," which is awarded to any member of the Marietta Police Department who performs an outstanding act where there is a threat of serious bodily injury or a life-saving deed; and

WHEREAS, for his heroic actions of answering the call to duty on September 27, 2006, Officer Jeff Reed saved the life of a Marietta High School student; and

WHEREAS, for his actions, Officer Jeff Reed is being nominated by his commanding officer to receive the "2007 Peace Officer of the Year for Meritorious Service" award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize Officer Jeff Reed and commend him for his outstanding service in saving the life of a student.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Officer Jeff Reed.