Res 45-03RESOLUTION NO. 45-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING FIRE FIGHTER TOMMIE OSBORN
FOR HIS UPCOMING PARTICIPATION IN THE "WORLD POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTER
GAMES" IN BARCFJ.ONA, SPAIN.
WHEREAS, Tommie Osbom, a Fire Fighter/EMT with the City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue
Depaxunent has distinguished himself by successfully competing in the Florida Fire Fighter's Olympics in
Ft. Myers, Florida, capturing four (4) gold medals, along with First Place finishes in every event he entered;
and
WHEREAS, Tommie Osbom sprinted past all competition in the 50 yard dash, the 100 yard dash,
the 220 yard dash, and the 440 yard sprint, making him the "FASTEST FIRE FIGHTER IN
FLORIDA"; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter Osbom will represent the City of Delray Beach, the State of Florida, and
the United States in similar events at the World Police and Fire Fighter Games later this month in
Barcelona, Spain.
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
Tommie Osbom for his phenomenal athletic ability and his unwavering determination to achieve this level
of performance.
Section 2. That the City Commission wishes Tommie Osbom safe passage as he embarks on this
International competition representing our City, our State, and our Nation.
Section 3. That the City Commission recognizes the great value such achievement brings to our
community through positive individual role modeling for our youth and others, as well as, international
recognition for one of this City's highly respected professional Fire Fighters.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in rega]lar session on this the 22na day of July, 2003.
City Clerk