February 9, 1995: Vol26n16: Public Safety commends employees who 'got involved'

Two University Services employees exhibited a willingness to "get
involved" that has brought them a commendation from the UB Department
of Public Safety. Jim Witczak and Tom Doyle, members of the University
Facilities staff, have been commended by Public Safety's Acting
Director John Grela for their efforts in pulling a burning vehicle out
of the way of other vehicles in Baird A Lot.
	The letter from Grela to Richard Bohn, maintenance supervisor
for Building Services and Grounds, reads: "I would like to commend the
actions of two of your employees, who on the morning of Jan. 24,
without regard to their own safety, pulled a burning vehicle out of
the way of several other parked vehicles, preventing the fire from
spreading to these vehicles in Baird A Lot.
	"These two gentlemen were Tim Witczak and Tom Doyle. They
affixed a tow strap to the burning vehicle and with their State
vehicle pulled it into the aisle. Their actions prevented thousands of
dollars in damages to other vehicles which surely would have become
involved due to their proximity to the flames. Their courage and
willingness to get involved is an example to all of us. Please extend
our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Witczak and Mr. Doyle."