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A Resolution Honoring Olivia Hale for Her Actions in
Assisting Residents in Escaping a House Fire
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia wishes to recognize and
commend citizens who of their own free will stepped forward to render aid and assistance in an
emergency situation where the life and safety of others were imperiled; and,
WHEREAS, on the morning of July 5, 2020, Mrs. Olivia Hale while driving to her parents
residence, saw smoke coming from the vicinity of Pepper's Ferry Road and investigated to find
a house fire in progress at 912 Mashburn Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, observing that no one was around to render aid or assistance, Mrs. Hale assisted
the elderly residents in getting away from the fiery dwelling; and,
WHEREAS, given the distress of the elderly woman for the welfare of her two dogs, Mrs. Hale
moved the residents further to safety and successfully located the two pets who had fled the
dwelling and placed them in the safety of her own vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hale then advised first responders upon their arrival that there were oxygen
tanks in the residence then continued to care for the two elderly residents until their son arrived
to care for the pets and the EMS undertook care of the residents;
NOW THEREFORE be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia
sitting in regular session this 1 st day of September 2020, that the Council does hereby commend
and recognize Mrs. Olivia Hale for her courage and compassion in assisting and caring for the
residents of the burning home by getting them to safety and seeing to their welfare until the
arrival of family and first responders.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 1St day of September 2020
by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Lane R. Penn
Brooks R. Dawson
Gregory C. East
ATTEST:
David N. Quesenber
Clerk of Council
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
-Aye
Michael P. Reis
-Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
By: 9Z
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor