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Honoring Northwestern Middle School Student Jaden Martin-Burgess for His
Heroic Efforts
WHEREAS, Jaden Martin-Burgess is an 8th grader at Northwestern Middle School in Milton, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, Jaden and his class learned about fire safety through the public education programs
provided by Milton Fire-Rescue Department Captain Johnny Gomez in partnership with
area Fulton County Schools; and
WHEREAS, Just a few days after learning about fire safety from Captain Gomez, Jaden applied what
he learned, acting bravely and knowledgably when an oven fire started at his home; and
WHEREAS, He calmly and quickly brought his napping six-month-old and three-year-old brothers out
of the house to safety, before calling 9-1-1; and
WHEREAS, Jaden’s swift action and bravery saved his brothers, himself and his family home.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby commend Jaden
Martin-Burgess for applying his fire safety education and acting heroically in the face of danger to protect
his loved ones, and for being an exemplary member of the community.
Given under my hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 4th day of March, 2019.
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Joe Lockwood, Mayor