HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2006-073 Resolution of Commendation for Deputy London Ivey and Mr Russ LeBlanc~} ~S - aa6~ _~7~
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ -1.,7--~ ~~
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
. FOR
DEPUTY LONDON IVEY AND RUSS LEBLANC
FOR HEROISM IN PROTECTING
THE LIVES OF
ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF
WHEREAS, Orange County Sheriff s Deputy London Ivey, School Resource Officer for
Orange High School, and Driver's Education Instructor Russ LeBlanc, who is also a
Reserve Deputy and a retired Highway Patrol Officer, risked their lives to protect
the lives of Orange High School students and staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy Ivey and Mr. LeBlanc placed themselves between the students and staff at
Orange High and an armed assailant; and
WHEREAS, the assailant was reportedly armed with multiple weapons, enough to kill or injure
numerous individuals present at Orange High that day; and
WHEREAS, more than 15 shots were fired toward the school, yet only two students suffered
any sort of injury in the ordeal; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Ivey and Mr. LeBlanc advanced upon and challenged the assailant; and
WHEREAS, within two minutes after the incident was called into 9-1-1, Deputy Ivey and Mr.
LeBlanc had the suspect disarmed, handcuffed, and in custody; and
WHEREAS, the professionalism of Deputy Ivey reflects well on the training and leadership
provided by Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass and his officers, and on the effectiveness of
the entire Sheriff's Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
does hereby recognize Deputy London Ivey and Mr. Russ LeBlanc and salute their
courageous and heroic actions protecting the students and staff of Orange High
School on August 30, 2006.
This the 12th day of September 2006.