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Proclamation in Recognition of Matthew Merian
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On March 1, 2010, after a workout at Lifetime Fitness in Rochester Hills, a club member experienced severe chest pains which caused him to fall backwards and injure his head on the tile locker room floor. The emergency was broadcast over the Club's PA system. Thankfully, Matt Merian, who is a Lifetime Fitness employee, arrived early for work that day. Matt was able to employ his lifesaving skills to use the defibrillator device and begin Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to keep the gentleman alive until the emergency team arrived.
Whereas, Matthew Merian demonstrated professionalism and clear thinking in helping a victim in a life-threatening situation; and
Whereas, by quickly assessing the situation and performing CPR, Matthew Merian's immediate intervention contributed to the victim's survival and potential for a full recovery.
Now, Therefore, Be It Known, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize Matthew Merian for his outstanding act of heroism in an emergency situation.