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Proclamation in Recognition for outstanding acts of heroism by Mike McClelland and Jeff Christie.
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On June 11, 2007, at approximately 12:30 P.M. a structure fire broke out at 327 Longford in the City of Rochester Hills. Homeowner Cory Trimble and her daughter were in the house, unaware that a fire was blazing above them in the attic. Mike McClelland and Jeff Christie took immediate action to help a fellow resident safely escape a burning building.
WHEREAS, On the night of June 11, 2007, Jeff Christie and Mike McClelland were driving down Longforrd Street when they noticed flames and smoke coming from the top of a house; and
WHEREAS, Mike immediately stopped and alerted the occupant, Cory Trimble, that the house was on fire; and
WHEREAS, Mike was able to help Cory, her daughter, and a pet safely out of the burning structure; and
WHEREAS, While Mike was helping with the evacuation, Jeff called 911 Emergency to get public safety personnel on the scene as soon as possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize Jeff Christie for his act of heroism in helping Cory Trimble and her daughter safely escape the burning home and for his quick thinking and action in alerting emergency personnel.