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Presentation/Recognition of Life Saving Award.
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Presentation /Recognition of Officer Melynda Flores with a “Life Saving Award.” On May 17, 2017, Officer Melynda Flores responded to 514 Kingston Ct in reference to 59-year-old Robert Martinez, who had collapsed and stopped breathing. Upon arrival, Officer Flores began CPR on Martinez until Deer Park Paramedic Jeff Butera and Christina Hernandez arrived on scene to render emergency medical aid. Due to their efforts, Martinez regained consciousness and began breathing on his own. Martinez was transported to Bayshore Hospital where he made a full recovery.
Presentation /Recognition of Officer Alan Thomas with a “Life Saving Award.” On the morning of May 18, 2017, Officer Alan Thomas responded to 610 Galway in reference to a female not breathing. Upon his arrival, Thomas observed victim Mae Clark lying face up in the hallway unresponsive and not breathing. Thomas immediately began CPR on Clark. While performing CPR on Clark, Thomas was notified by others at the residence a second subject was unconscious and not breathing in the adjacent room. While preforming CPR on Clark, Thomas advised dispatch and requested additional support. After several minutes of CPR, Clark began to slowly breathe on her own. Deer Park EMS confirmed Clark now had a pulse and continued rendering medical aid. Once at the hospital, Clark made a full recovery and released shortly after.
Summary:
Presentation /Recognition of Officer Melynda Flores and Officer Alan Thomas, Paramedic Jeff Butera, Paramedic Christina Hernandez and Volunteer Firefighter Brett Conaway with a “Life Saving Award” from the Deer Park Police Department for their actions in saving the life of Robert Martinez on May 17, 2017, and Mae Clark on May 18, 2017.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
None
Recommended action
No action needed. Presentation only.