HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-072RESOLUTION NO. 12-072
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING HOUSTON HUMPHRIES-
RIGEL FOR HER GALLANT ACTION IN COMING TO THE
ASSISTANCE OF INJURED CHILDREN INVOLVED IN A ST.
LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT ON MARCH 26,
2012 IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ofSt. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. On March 26, 2012, one student died and 15 other students from Frances K. Sweet
Elementary School in Fort Pierce, along with their bus driver, were injured when their St.
Lucie County school bus collided with atractor-trailer at the intersection of Okeechobee
and Midway roads.
2. Houston Humphries-Rigel, a 29 year old mother of two from Fort Pierce, was driving home
to pick her daughter up from her bus stop. She was rounding the curve at Midway Road
when she witnessed the accident.
3. Ms. Humphries-Rigel got out of her car and was the first person to help a busload of
children in dire need. She helped one little girl who was hanging out by her seat belt by
unbuckling her and laying her safely on the grass. She then boarded the bus and started
unbuckling seatbelts, trying to make sure the children were okay until first responders
arrived. She continued going seat to seat, providing comfort and attention to children as
they cried out for their mothers.
4. This Board believes that Ms. Humphries-Rigel should be recognized for her actions.
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 Houston
Humphries-Rigel for her gallant action in coming to the aid of those students in need on March 26, 2012
A copy of this resolution shall be presented to Ms. Humphries-Rigel in sincere appreciation for her
heroism.
D this 1st day of May, 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C-O~UNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNES ~~
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COUNTY A O EY