HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-358 RESOLUTION N0. 09-358
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ANTHONY SCOTT,
AIRPORT COORDINATOR, AND RANDY YOUNG, AIRPORT
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 11, FOR THEIR HEROISM
FOLLOWING AN AIRCRAFT INCIDENT DURING THE
COURSE OF THEIR WORKDAY ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
5, 2009
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. On November 5, 2009, an Albatross aircraft crashed on takeoff at the St. Lucie County
Airport after what appeared to be engine failure.
2. The aircraft came down just west of the Runway 10R on the new service road. After
crashing, fuel spilled from the aircraft.
3. Anthony Scott and Randy Young, both St. Lucie County Airport employees were the first
to respond to the crash site. Although they were both aware there was fuel spilling from
the plane, they approached it with fire extinguishers in hand to help assist the three
people on board out because of the threat of fire from the fuel spill.
4. Mr. Scott and Mr. Young's only concern was for the people on board and not for their own
safety.
5. This Board believes that heroism such as that demonstrated by Mr. Scott and Mr. Young
should be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida for itself and on behalf of the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida, does hereby commend Anthony
Scott and Randy Young for their gallant actions in assisting the three people on board this aircraft after it
crashed on takeoff. A copy of this resolution shall be presented to Mr. Scott and Mr. Young in sincere
appreciation for their heroism.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of December 2009.
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