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• • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council January 24, 1994, Page 2 5. City Manager Robert T. Herrera introduced two City of La Porte employees and advised of commendations these two dedicated individuals recently received. Officer Bobby King, La Porte Police Department, on January 7th preformed, beyond the call of duty, a rescue to an individual involved in a major car accident. The individual was trapped in the vehicle which was on fire. Officer King, along with a citizen released the trapped individual saving him from a life threatening situation. Officer King was congratulated by City Council and Mr. Herrera for his heroic act. Mr. John Joerns, Assistant City Manager, while vacationing at Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument, participated in a life threatening situation. John administered CPR to an individual who had apparently suffered a heart attack. John and the spouse of the individual attempted the life saving technique. After the unsuccessful efforts, John assisted Park Ranger Dough Thompson, and the family of the victim, in bringing him down from the mountain top. Mr. Herrera stated this demonstrates the type and caliber of employees at the City of La Porte. Council and Mr. Herrera thanked John Joerns for his efforts and assistance to others. (Councilperson Alton Porter was seated at the Council table at 6:15 P.M.) 6. Mr. Jeff Taebel, Manager Community and Environmental Planning Department for Houston-Galveston Area Council presented a slide presentation on the Galveston Bay National Estuary Program and the plans for Galveston Bay. Dr. Frank Shipley, Executive Director for Galveston Bay Plan assisted Mr. Taebel in the presentation of the Galveston Bay Plan and in addressing questions from Council. 7. There were no citizens or tax payers wishing to address Council. 8. City Manager Robert T. Herrera presented a plaque from the Government Finance Officers Association for Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting to Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield and his staff. Mr. Herrera stated this is the most difficult award that can be achieved by a group of public employees. Not only has this group received this award for the last thirteen years, they have also received a Budget Award for the last three years. Mr. Litchfield accepted the award and introduced his staff to Council and the assembly.