IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION commending Brad Byam for his quick action and bravery in helping to apprehend a carjacker in connection with the death of Jake Robel.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 13135, March 13, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Terry Young, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, on February 22, 2000, Jake Robel died as a result of a carjacking; and,
WHEREAS, leading up to this tragedy, Brad Byam and his brother Fred, residents of Oak Grove, were traveling west on I-70 when they saw a child trapped in a seat belt being dragged by a Blazer; and,
WHEREAS, they followed the vehicle to the Noland Road exit where they were able to pull ahead of the Blazer at a nearby intersection and block the carjacker from going anywhere; and,
WHEREAS, Brad and Fred were able to get the keys out of the Blazer, preventing the carjacker from escaping and assisted in wrestling the driver to the ground until the police arrived; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature commends Brad Byam for his quick action and bravery in helping to apprehend the carjacker in connection with the death 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:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 13135 of March 13, 2000 was duly passed on ___________March 13________________, 2000 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________8_________ Nays _______0_______
Abstaining _____0________ Absent _____1_______
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature