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RESOLUTION iV/9 <br /> A RESOLUTION in memory of Everett <br /> Firefighter Gary Parks , who died in the line <br /> 1 of duty February 16, 1987 . <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> WHEREAS , the purpose of the Everett Fire Department is to <br /> 4 protect the life and property of the citizens of Everett ; and <br /> 5 WHEREAS, Everett Firefighters , in their dedication to the <br /> citizens of Everett, accept a personal risk to their own safety <br /> 6 in providing a safe environment for all citizens ; and <br /> 7 WHEREAS, it should be known to all that Gary Parks was an <br /> eighteen-year veteran of the Everett Fire Department , was a <br /> 8 dedicated husband and father, and an avid sportsman; and <br /> 9 WHEREAS , on the morning of February 16, 1987 , at a <br /> three-alarm fire at Everett Community College , Gary Parks risked <br /> 10 and lost his life in the line of duty by not only aggressively <br /> pursuing the fire , but when trapped by the fire and smoke , <br /> 11 unselfishly gave of his air supply to allow other trapped <br /> Firefighters to reach safety; and , <br /> 12 <br /> WHEREAS, the bond between Gary Parks and his fellow <br /> 13 Firefighters was one of true brotherhood, and his passing has <br /> saddened each member of that brotherhood and shall not be <br /> 14 forgotten; <br /> 15 NOW, THEREFORE , the Mayor of Everett and the Everett City <br /> Council resolve that the heroic efforts of this dedicated <br /> 16 Firefighter shall be recognized and remembered , and join the <br /> family of Gary Parks , as well as the Everett Firefighters , in <br /> 17 mourning their loss . <br /> 18 <br /> 19 <br /> PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February, 1987 . <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> /. -, <br /> 22t---- 2-22 ;'J4 J AVM_ <br /> Wi am Moore Mayor CAll mem•e Ray Step anson <br /> 23 <br /> 24 it C. d . <br /> ,L� � t UCt 1�(', � (`;j/-C%t 1 <br /> 7 <br /> Carl Gipson, Co 7�cil President Councilmember Ed Morro <br /> 25 , <br /> Counci member BiLangus Councilmember Dale Pope <br /> / , (,, I(, I , -,,---:A1.-,1,- ,— ) <br /> 28 <br /> C uncilmember' Conni�* Niva Councilmember $ob Overstr et <br /> 0 <br /> 29 <br />