RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK SCHMEDA FOR BRAVERY
WHEREAS, Frank Schmeda prevented a potential crime against an elderly person due to his intervention; and
WHEREAS, this esteemed body has been informed of this event by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, On January 31, 2016, Frank Schmeda saw a male exit the driver's side of a vehicle parked in his 87 year old neighbor's driveway. There were occupants in the front and back seat of the car; and
WHEREAS, the male went to the neighbor's front door asking if the dilapidated van in the driveway was for sale. Meanwhile, the passenger in the front seat moved over to the driver's seat. Recognizing that this inquiry was a ruse, Frank Schmeda confronted the man at the door. The male then fled into the passenger's seat of the vehicle and the car drove away; and
WHEREAS, Frank Schmeda's quick thinking and brave action probably prevented a crime perpetrated against his elderly neighbor; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this sixteenth day of March, 2016, do hereby recognize Frank Schmeda for his decisive and tragedy averting action; and
Margaret Laurino Alderman, 39th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Frank Schmeda.
