CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Councilmember Miguel Arias
Is hereby presented to:
George Hobbs
Code Enforcement Officer
WHEREAS, George Hobbs is a Senior Community Revitalization Specialist in the City Attorney’s Office, Division of Code Enforcement, assigned to the Illegal Dumping Team; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, April 24, 2023, while conducting inspections for illegal dumping near the area of Santa Fe and Norwich Avenues in the City of Fresno, George observed black smoke billowing out of a concrete drainage enclosure near the railroad, and heard a male voice from within the enclosure yelling out for help; and WHEREAS, George wasted no time and immediately ran towards the smoke, which quickly evolved into burning flames. George observed a man inside the concrete enclosure and did everything he could, without success, to help rescue the gentleman from the fire; and
WHEREAS, George’s heroic efforts to try and save a human life were an act of valor and showed a remarkable act of bravery, empathy and compassion.
WHEREAS, George’s act of heroism represents the heart of Code Enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , the City of Fresno Mayor and City Council, do hereby proclaim our appreciation and gratitude for the heroic efforts of George Hobbs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Seal of the City of Fresno, California,
this 15th day of June, 2023.
JERRY DYER, Honorable Mayor TYLER MAXWELL, Council President, District 4
ANNALISA PEREA, Council Vice President, District 1 LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember, District 5
MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember, District 2 MIGUEL A. ARIAS, Councilmember, District 3
NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember, District 7 GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember, District 6