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To recognize Firefighters Dale B. Castle and Shane J. Lott for exemplary service in saving the lives of Amy Ferguson and her unborn child, to note their upcoming receipt of the 1st Annual "You've Gotta Have Heart" Award, and to promote the further deployment of automated external defibrillation devices in the Columbus community.
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (Ohio ACEP) annually holds the "EMS Star of Life Awards" to honor the accomplishments of EMS personnel throughout Ohio during EMS Week; and,
WHEREAS, as part of that ceremony the ACEP gives the "You've Gotta Have Heart" Award to honor the EMS agencies and squad members who promptly respond to cardiac incidents with exemplary action that demonstrates their training and commitment; and,
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2003, Columbus Firefighters responded with heroism and dispatch to a call for help involving Amy Ferguson, a 22-year-old female who was 26 weeks pregnant; and,
WHEREAS, their dedication and quick action with the use of CPR and an automatic external defibrillation device (AED) saved two lives as Amy survived and later delivered a healthy baby; and
WHEREAS, it is important and appropriate that this Council continue the work of Project HeartStart to promote the further deployment of AED units throughout the Columbus community in cooperation with private and public partners; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council honors and recognizes the life-saving performance of Columbus Firefighters Dale Castle and Shane Lott, and congratulates them on their well deserved receipt of the "You've Gotta Have Heart" Award.