HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-12-2006-6bORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 12, 2006
Action Agenda
Item No. ~ -~
SUBJECT: Resolution Of Commendation for Deputy London Ivey and Mr. Russ LeBlanc
DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution of Commendation Donna Baker, 245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a resolution of commendation for Sheriffs Deputy London Ivey and
Orange High School Driver's Education Instructor Russ LeBlanc far their courage and heroism
in protecting the lives of Orange High School students and staff.
BACKGROUND: Sheriffs Deputy London Ivey and Orange High School Driver's Education
Instructor Russell LeBlanc, who is also a Reserve Sheriffs Deputy and a retired Highway Patrol
Officer, saved the lives of Orange High School students and staff on Wednesday, August 30,
2006 when they placed themselves between the students and staff at Orange High School and
an armed assailant. After the initial incident and Deputy Ivey and Mr. LeBlanc apprehending
the suspect, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass and his entire department responded and performed as
a cohesive professional law enforcement organization.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the resolution.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution of
commendation far Deputy London Ivey and Mr, Russ LeBlanc for their heroic efforts, and
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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.
Barry Tacobs -Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners