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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 12, 2006 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~ -~ <br />SUBJECT: Resolution Of Commendation for Deputy London Ivey and Mr. Russ LeBlanc <br />DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Resolution of Commendation Donna Baker, 245-2130 <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution of commendation for Sheriffs Deputy London Ivey and <br />Orange High School Driver's Education Instructor Russ LeBlanc far their courage and heroism <br />in protecting the lives of Orange High School students and staff. <br />BACKGROUND: Sheriffs Deputy London Ivey and Orange High School Driver's Education <br />Instructor Russell LeBlanc, who is also a Reserve Sheriffs Deputy and a retired Highway Patrol <br />Officer, saved the lives of Orange High School students and staff on Wednesday, August 30, <br />2006 when they placed themselves between the students and staff at Orange High School and <br />an armed assailant. After the initial incident and Deputy Ivey and Mr. LeBlanc apprehending <br />the suspect, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass and his entire department responded and performed as <br />a cohesive professional law enforcement organization. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the resolution. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution of <br />commendation far Deputy London Ivey and Mr, Russ LeBlanc for their heroic efforts, and <br />authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. <br />