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RESOLUTION NO. 3256
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MR. RUBEN VIGIL FOR HIS HEROIC ACTION.
WHEREAS, on Monday, May 25, 1987, a hit and run accident occurred
at 21st and Goldenwest Streets in the City of Westminster; and
WHEREAS, the Lopez family of four were trapped in a burning car as
a result of this accident; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Vigil, a passerby, without hesitation risked his
life to rescue each member of the family before the car exploded
resulting in Ruben's arm being scalded; and
WHEREAS, due to Ruben's quick action, members of the Lopez family
were able to survive with only second and third degree burns; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Vigil, now a resident of Buena Park, had previously
resided in the City of Cypress since the age of six, attended local
schools and had been an active participant in the Cypress Little League
and Cypress Pony /Colt; and
WHEREAS, Ruben who has been described as friendly but quiet and
shy by nature, was quoted as saying, "I was just glad we got everyone
out. I never thought I was risking my life.... "; and
WHEREAS, the Cypress City Council is extremely proud to have this
opportunity to publicly recognize Ruben Vigil for this heroic action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Cypress does hereby commend MR. RUBEN VIGIL for his act of bravery
and heroism in rescuing the Lopez family from their burning car.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 22nd day of June 1987.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK F THE,CITY OF CYPRESS
JOHN KANEL, or
WILLIAM DAVIS, Mayor Pro Tem
MARGARET ARNOLD, Councilwoman
CORNELIUS M. CORONADO, JR., Councilman
GERALD MULLEN, Councilman
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the said City Council held on the 22nd day of June 1987; by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold, Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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