Okaloosa County BOCC — October 4, 2013 — Award Documentation — reading text

OCT 03 2 UB H.E.R.O. Feedback Form: Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Okaloosa County (To be completed by Department Director) Employee’s Full Name: Sam Sims Department: Road/Sign Shop Job Title: Sign Tech2 Detail reasons why Director is nominating employee for a H.E.R.O. Award: See attached. Nominating a aa Public Works Director Signature: Date: OSLE3 Send thié form, alo &6 with any documentation (if applicable) to to HR for review. eff Approve |_|} Deny HR Director Review: te 5 Comments: County Administrator (or designee) signature Gis Eo Date. _/O/i6/2 Directions to CAO staff: If approved: Forward to Public Information Officer If denied: Copies of this form and any supporting documentation, if applicable, to Director Original copy of this form and any supporting documentation to HR Directions to PIO: Make a copy of the paperwork and send the originals to HR Coordinate the following: picture of employee on website (if agreeable), press release, public recognition at a BOCC meeting, and spotlight in the next County Newsletter Directions for HR: Payroll HR Specialist process 8 hours of leave for all approved employees All paperwork to be filed in employees HR file Revised 04/09/09 Sam Sims H.E.R.O. Feedback - Attachment Public Works has a similar policy to FDOT regarding installation of a Memorial Sign if there has been a fatality on a roadway in which a family member can request the installation of the sign. It is customary for staff to contact a family member to allow them to be present during the installation of the sign. Rocky Lucas passed away on Kennedy Bridge as a result of a motorcycle accident. Sam Sims, Sign Tech, contacted Linda Lucas, the deceased’s sister, to be present when he installed the memorial sign. When Ms. Lucas arrived she was very emotional. She and her brother Rocky were very close and his loss was difficult for her. While Sam installed the sign, he noticed that Ms. Lucas was so distraught that she was not watching for on-coming traffic and was concerned for her safety. When Sam had completed the installation he spoke with Ms. Lucas and left. She was still very emotional and was having a terrible time dealing with the situation. Sam had only gone a mile or so down the road when decided, for Ms. Lucas’ safety, it would be best to turn around and go back and check on her. When he got back to the bridge Ms. Lucas was still very upset. Sam helped her move to a safer area. Ms. Lucas was very appreciative of Sam’s concern for her and sent him a card expressing her gratitude. She said she had been standing on the bridge crying and a number of people had passed her by without stopping to see if she was okay. She felt Sam’s returning was extremely kind and said that it had touched her more than he would ever know. We would not have expected any different from Sam based on his typical courteous and caring attitude. We appreciate the opportunity to recognize Sam’s willingness to be there for Ms. Lucas and go above and beyond to ensure her safety. 2 STH Ol Ga1NaSau¥d SI aLVOIdILua 1