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Resolution recognizing and commending Jason Bathje of Spring Grove for his heroic actions in rescuing a woman injured in a boating accident.
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WHEREAS, on August 15, 2009 there was a serious accident involving two boats on Nippersink Lake; and
WHEREAS, two of the three passengers were able to swim clear of the overturned boat, and the third passenger, Brenda Schmid, was seriously injured in the crash and did not surface from under the boat; and
WHEREAS, without hesitation and regard for his personal safety, Jason Bathje jumped into the water and swam under the boat, pulling Brenda Schmid from under the boat to the surface, where Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Deputies Mike Shep and Mike Rompala immediately began CPR; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Schmid was revived and later admitted to Northern Illinois Medical Center with serious injuries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Jason Bathje of Spring Grove, Illinois be recognized, commended and honored for his actions in saving the life of Brenda Schmid; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we are indeed grateful for the unselfish actions of Jason Bathje, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to him for his heroic efforts on August 15, 2009.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on this 13th day of October, A.D., 2009.