TABLE II: CITIZEN APPRECIATION
Ord./Res. No.
Date Passed
Description
Ord./Res. No.
Date Passed
Description
R. MET 92-8
7-17-1992
Expressing appreciating to local resident Michael Billish whose exemplary performance prevented a crime
R. MET 98-11
5-15-1998
Commending and publicly applauding the effort of Amerail in completing the delivery of all cars required by the proposal/contrac t and exceeding the standards therein
R. MET 11-03
3-11-2011
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Officer Douglas M. Wiencek for his demonstrated excellence in the execution of his duties and averting a more serious situation
R. MET 11-12
6-10-2011
Extending great appreciation to motorists Dr. Raul Heredia and Adam Smiley whose quick actions, compassion, selflessness and bravery prevented a life-threatening situation
R. MET 11-14
7-15-2011
Commending and gratefully acknowledging the actions and performance of Sergeant John Strykowski, Officer Lyndell Luster and Officer Richard Janis for their demonstrated excellence in the execution of their duties in responding to a severe medical event
R. MET 11-19
9-16-2011
Commending and gratefully acknowledging the actions and performance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, Metra Police Department, Cook County States Attorney’s Office and the Village of Riverdale Police Department for their collective work in apprehending those believed to be responsible for the death of Metra Police Officer Thomas A. Cook
R. MET 13-01
1-17-2013
Commending and gratefully acknowledging the performance of Metra Police Officer Lorenzo Esqueda for his demonstrated excellence in the execution of his duties in preventing a life-threatening situation
R. MET 13-02
1-17-2013
Commending and gratefully acknowledging the actions and performance of Robert Conway for his demonstrated excellence in the execution of his duties in preventing a life-threatening situation
R. MET 13-04
2-15-2013
Commending and gratefully acknowledging the actions and performance of Milwaukee District West Line Engineer Kyle Donze and Milwaukee District West Line Conductor Chuck Cravatta for their demonstrated excellence in the execution of their duties and preventing a life-threatening situation
R. MET 14-06
3-21-2014
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Metra Police Sergeant Joseph Cistaro and Police Officer Lyndell Luster for their demonstrated excellence in the execution of their duties in responding to a severe medical event
R. MET 14-23
11-14-2014
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Officer Isaac Ash and Metra’s Signal Maintainer Fidel Hernandez for their demonstrated excellence in the execution of their duties in preventing a life-threatening situation
R. MET 15-01
1-16-2015
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Eduardo F. Suarez for his compassion and bravery in preventing a tragedy
R. MET 15-08
6-17-2015
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Andy Zontos for his compassion and bravery in preventing a tragedy
R. MET 15-18
12-16-2015
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Officers Joseph Cusentino and Douglas Weincek for their exemplary service in responding to a severe medical event
R. MET 16-02
2-24-2016
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Robert Tellin, Metra Road Foreman of Engines, for saving a life
R. MET 16-04
5-18-2016
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Dr. Lanny Wilson for his work to raise rail safety awareness and make state railroads safer for everyone
R. MET 17-01
1-18-2017
Extending appreciation, gratitude and profound respect to engineer Manny Sedano, Conductor Joe Miles and Assistant Conductor Paul Antens for their exemplary service safely removing passengers from a criminal suspect
R. MET 18-01
2-21-2018
Extending appreciation, gratitude and profound thanks to Matthew White for his unselfish act and preventing a possible tragedy
R. MET 18-05
5-9-2018
Commending and gratefully acknowledging Officers Joshua Klima and Anthony Babiarz for their actions in responding to a severe medical event
R. MET 19-01
1-16-2019
Extending appreciation, gratitude and profound respect to the Coalition for Drug-Free Lyons Township for its commitment to reducing teen alcohol and drug misuse
R. MET 19-15
11-8-2019
Extending appreciation, gratitude and profound thanks to Darrell Eaton and Milton Driver for their unselfish act and preventing a possible tragedy
R. MET 21-18
10-13-2021
Acknowledging the actions of Sergeant Will Wright and Officer Andrea Clunie for their exemplary service in the execution of their duties as Metra police officers in saving a man from jumping