MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Walls

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MICHAEL POTTER FOR HIS COURAGEOUS AND HEROIC ACTIONS ON APRIL 3, 1998.

WHEREAS, on April 3, 1998, two young girls fell into the frigid and flood-swollen waters of Lake Ferguson; and

WHEREAS, upon being advised of the situation, Michael Potter, a security guard for the Lighthouse Point Casino Security, ran to the edge of the icy and murky waters of Lake Ferguson; and

WHEREAS, Michael Potter discovered exhausted rescuers struggling to bring themselves and a victim to shore; and

WHEREAS, Michael Potter quickly came to their aid and helped pull them to shore; and

WHEREAS, in a dramatic scene in the stark struggle for life, a white hand grasped a black hand and the victim was pulled to safety; and

WHEREAS, through the prism of joyful tears, there was no color of skin but a rainbow of compassion, courage and heroism; and

WHEREAS, once the victim was on shore, Michael Potter, who is an EMT, quickly administered life-saving treatment that revived the victim; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of Mississippi wishes to recognize and thank Michael Potter for his daring, courageous, compassionate and heroic actions at the scene of a near tragedy:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE SENATE, That we do hereby commend Michael Potter for his courageous and heroic actions on April 3, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Michael Potter.