Four members
of the CSUSB community have been awarded for outstanding achievement
and dedication toward a safer working environment.
President Karnig was on hand at the Physical Plant's September
"Burger Blowout" to share in the festivities and to personally
congratulate the Safety Award winners. (Left to right: Roybal,
Casillas, Garza, President Karnig, Jones.)
Richard
Casillas, Jessie Garza, Simmie Jones, and Fred Roybal were recognized
by California State Governor Gray Davis for administering emergency
first aid to former groundsworker, Tom Churchill.
Jessie
spotted Tom slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle. Enlisting
the aid of her co-workers, Richard, Simmie, and Fred, Jessie was
able to remove Tom from his vehicle and assess the situation.
CPR was administered until the group was successful in reviving
their co-worker. Paramedics then arrived and Tom was transported
to the hospital. Unfortunately, Tom later succumbed to the damage
caused by the initial heart attack. Jessie's actions and those
of her co-workers are commendable and indicative of their respect
and dedication towards their fellow workers and the safety of
the campus community.
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