IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION commending Ina Lopez and her two children, ages 14 and 11, for their efforts in attempting to pursue the carjacker in connection with the tragic death of Jake Robel.
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RESOLUTION # 13137, March 13, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Terry Young, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, on February 22, 2000, 6-year-old Jake Robel's life ended as a result of a carjacking; and,
WHEREAS, leading up to this crime, Ina Lopez and her two children, Caleb Trecazzi, 11, and Joshua E. Cramer, 14, were traveling south on M-291 when they observed a child being dragged by a Blazer; and,
WHEREAS, the Lopez family followed the vehicle to the Noland Road exit on I-70 where they noticed other citizens helping to detain the carjacker at a nearby intersection until the police arrived; and,
WHEREAS, members of the Lopez family covered Jake at the scene with a blanket; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature commends Ina Lopez and her children for being concerned citizens and for their unselfish and heroic action in coming to the aid of Jake Robel.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ________________________________
County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 13137 of March 13, 2000 was duly passed on ___________________________, 2000 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________________ Nays ______________
Abstaining _____________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature