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Lifesaver Award
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clayton Voignier, County Manager’s Office, Assistant County Manager, 704-283-3687
ACTION REQUESTED:
Recognize Wendell Roberts, Warehouse Supervisor in the Facilities & Fleet Management department, as the recipient of the Lifesaver Award for the second time.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Roberts was having lunch at a local restaurant with fellow Union County employees when another patron began choking and was unable to breathe. Without hesitation, Roberts responded to calls for help, quickly assessing the situation and performing the Heimlich maneuver. His actions successfully dislodged the obstruction, allowing the individual to breathe again.
Roberts’ willingness to step in and help in a critical moment exemplifies his dedication to the well-being of others. In addition to his role with Union County, Roberts is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a volunteer firefighter with the Pageland Fire Department in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. His training and experience proved vital in this life-saving moment.
The Lifesaver Award is given to employees whose selfless actions save someone's life. County Management surprised Roberts with the award on March 26, 2025.
This is not the first time Roberts has been recognized for his lifesaving efforts. In November 2023, he was awarded the Lifesaver Award for assisting a local restaurant employee experiencing a seizure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.