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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45
COMMENDING MICHAEL BOSSARD AND ROBERT SOLHEIM
WHEREAS, Michael Bossard and Robert Solheim successfully rescued Edina
resident James Roberts from a fully involved structure fire with very severe smoke and
fire conditions on Lynmar Lane on April 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Michael Bossard and Robert Solheim were willing to help a victim of
fire by risking their own lives and entering a burning home and rescuing their neighbor
who was injured and unable to move by pulling him out of the fire; and
WHEREAS, they attempted to save the life of a person without any hesitation
and fully knowing the extremely dangerous conditions of the rescue; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Edina and the Edina City Council
recognize the bravery and courage of these outstanding citizens; and
• WHEREAS, Michael Bossard and Robert Solheim are to be commended for their
heroic and life saving actions on April 3, 2009 in the City of Edina.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council, the `dina
Fire Department, the Edina Police Department, and all residents of Edina hereby
express their gratitude to
Michael Bossard and Robert Solheim
for their heroic effort to save a life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be given to Michael
Bossard and Robert Solheim.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereu to s t my hand and caused the seal of
the City of Edina to be affixed this 21st day of r'l, 09.
James 9. Hovland, Mayor
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