S*478 Session 111 (1995-1996)
S*0478 Resolution, By McGill
Similar(H 3278)
A Senate Resolution commending Bobby Turner, an employee of Santee Electric
Cooperative for his heroism which saved the life of another human being on
Christmas Eve.
02/08/95 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-15
A SENATE
RESOLUTION
COMMENDING BOBBY TURNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF
SANTEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR HIS HEROISM
WHICH SAVED THE LIFE OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING ON
CHRISTMAS EVE.
Whereas, at 11:30 P.M. on the night of December 24, 1994, Bobby
Turner, an employee of Santee Electric Cooperative, was on his
way home when he came upon a house engulfed in flames; and
Whereas, Mr. Turner, knowing that a wheelchair-bound person
lived there, immediately stopped to see whether anyone might be
trapped inside; after running around the house and yelling, he heard
someone calling for help; when he opened the door, he was pushed
away by the heat and the flames; and
Whereas, Mr. Turner stepped back, took a deep breath, and ran into
the house; just as he entered, he stumbled over a man lying on the
floor; Mr. Turner dragged the man out onto the porch; and
Whereas, once Mr. Turner caught his breath, he asked the man
whether anyone else was inside; the man said that there was not;
and so Mr. Turner made sure the man was safe and went to call the
fire department; and
Whereas, Bobby Turner's courage and quick-thinking saved the day
and averted a near-tragedy; and
Whereas, his actions were those of a true hero, and he is highly
deserving of recognition and commendation. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, commend
Bobby Turner, an employee of Santee Electric Cooperative, for his
heroism which saved the life of another human being on Christmas
Eve.
Be it further resolved that this resolution be presented to Mr. Bobby
Turner and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mr.
Benton Blakely; Mr. Ed Whetsell, Vice President of Santee Electric
Cooperative; and Mr. Fred Cole, Executive Director of the South
Carolina Electric Cooperatives Association.
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