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4 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Kim Woodward, EMS Division Chief, introduced the item and the student, David <br /> 3 Gonzalez Rubio. <br /> 4 Joseph Grober, EMS Medical Director said quick bystander CPR and early defibrillation <br /> 5 are the greatest determinants for neurologically intact survival from cardiac arrest. He said for <br /> 6 every minute of delay, the likelihood of survival declines by more than 10 percent. He said he <br /> 7 was honored to recognize David Gonzalez Rubio and those who responded to the emergency. <br /> 8 Kim Woodward said interpreter Jose Hidalgo was translating during the meeting, and <br /> 9 that he is also part of the support staff at AL Stanback Middle School providing care to the <br /> 10 family. <br /> 11 Sylvia Compton, lead nurse for Orange County Schools, thanked everyone who helped <br /> 12 save David Gonzalez Rubio's life. She thanked the commissioners for their support of school <br /> 13 nurses. She introduced the staff and school resource officers of AL Stanback who were part of <br /> 14 the response, as well as the emergency responders. <br /> 15 Through the interpreter, the father of David Gonzalez Rubio thanked everyone who <br /> 16 helped his son. David Gonzalez Rubio also said thank you. <br /> 17 Kim Woodward said that David Gonzalez Rubio will also be recognized at the annual <br /> 18 Cardiac Arrest Survivors event. <br /> 19 All the first responders and AL Stanback staff took a picture with David Gonzalez Rubio <br /> 20 and the commissioners. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 b. "The Nature of Orange" 2025 Photography Contest <br /> 23 The Board recognized the winners and thanked all participants along with the judges of "The <br /> 24 Nature of Orange" 2025 Photography Contest. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and Orange County <br /> 27 Parks and Recreation Council annually co-sponsor "The Nature of Orange" Photography <br /> 28 Contest, with this year's submittals recently completed in May 2025. This year, the theme was <br /> 29 My Place in Nature. This theme represents an individual's sense of belonging in Orange <br /> 30 County's natural settings. The goal of the contest was to inspire exploration, celebration and <br /> 31 appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers <br /> 32 help document the beauty and diversity of the natural resources, and people connecting to their <br /> 33 environment. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 A panel of judges selected first, second and third place winners from the Youth and Adult <br /> 36 divisions. In addition, judges identified one (1) Honorable Mention award per age category. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Winners received a congratulatory certificate and a small monetary prize. Winning photos will be <br /> 39 displayed throughout the County. In addition, winning photographs are shared on the Orange <br /> 40 County DEAPR Facebook Page. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Abby Mattingly, Administrative Support I with DEAPR, introduced the item and made the <br /> 43 following presentation: <br /> 44 <br /> 45 <br />