Res 46-03RESOLUTION NO. 46-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE DELRAY BEACH FIRE
RESCUE COMBAT CHAIJJENGE TEAM FOR THEIR REGIONAL QUALIFICATION
AND FUTURE PARTICIPATION IN THE "WORLD COMBAT CHAIJ.ENGE" IN
OTTAWA, CANADA.
WHEREAS, a team of Delray Beach Fire Fighters and Paramedics distinguished themselves by
competing in the Regional Combat Challenge in Deerfield, Beach, Florida on May 16 and 17, 2003; and by
earning a berth in the World Combat Challenge, in November; and
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Fire Rescue Team finished 4m in the State of Florida and 6m overall in
the regional rankings; and
WHEREAS, this accomplishment is especially impressive inasmuch as four of the six team members
are first year Fire Fighters with the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, their achievement attests to their physical ability, conditioning, and personal and
professional dedication to diligently practice for this competition during their off duty time, weekends, and
at night.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognizes and commends
Lieutenant Mike Wise, and Fire Fighters Mike Boyd, Omar Torres, Dan Waldrep, Joe Falcone, and Tommie
Osborn for their individual and collective achievement and progression to International competition.
Section 2. That the City Commission wishes this team the best of health and safe results as they
continue their preparation for the demanding events ahead.
Section 3. That the City Commission recognizes the great value such efforts bring to our
community through positive individual and collective example, excellent demonstration of team work, and
the importance of the pursuit and attainment of common meritorious goals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 22~ day of July, 2003.
City Clerk