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File #: 12947   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/3/2023 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/24/2023 Final action:
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Title: Presentation by American Red Cross of Florida Recognizing Janie Morales for Extraordinary Personal Action Taken at Tampa Bay Rays Game on June 9, 2023
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Presentation by American Red Cross of Florida Recognizing Janie Morales for Extraordinary Personal Action Taken at Tampa Bay Rays Game on June 9, 2023

 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

Sharon Christian, Board Member of American Red Cross of Florida will recognize and present Janie Morales the American Red Cross National Lifesaving Award, Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action.  The Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action is given to a citizen who is not by job, required to respond, but who provides first aid or CPR lifesaving assistance.

 

On the evening on June 9, 2023, Janie Morales while attending a Tampa Bay Rays game, she noticed a gentleman in distress and jumped into to action to give CPR while waiting for first responders to show up.

 

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LEGAL NOTE

The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.

 

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RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board recognize Janie Morales for her heroism and actions taken at the June 9, 2023, Tampa Bay Rays game.