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Recognizing and honoring Ebro Ahmed for his heroic actions and lifesaving courage in the City of Saint Paul.
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WHEREAS, on October 19, 2026, Ebro Ahmed, was outside his family’s business Ya Bricks Snacks and Tobacco, in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul’s East Side; and
WHEREAS, Ebro Ahmed witnessed a school bus moving in an unusual manner on the road with its service door open; and
WHEREAS, Ebro Ahmed noticed that the school bus driver was experiencing an active medical emergency; and
WHEREAS, the bus was not being safely maneuvered due to the ongoing medical event; and
WHEREAS, 18 or more students from Battle Creek Middle School, a school located on Saint Paul’s East Side, were aboard the bus during this severe emergency; and
WHEREAS, Ebro Ahmed acted quickly recognizing the severity of the situation and the dangers posed to all those aboard; and
WHEREAS, as a result Ebro Ahmed leaped into the moving bus, navigated its unfamiliar controls, and successfully stopped the bus by engaging the parking brake; and
WHEREAS, despite the urgency of this situation, Ebro Ahmed maintained his composure, assisted the passengers, and helped ensure 911 was successfully contacted; and
WHEREAS, through his courageous and selfless actions, Ebro Ahmed helped prevent a potentially devastating tragedy, protecting the students, bus driver, and surrounding community from further harm, with no student injuries reported; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the importance of celebrating local heroes whose actions reflect the resilience and unity of our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, as a proud Eritrean man and valued member of the Saint Paul community, Ebro Ahmed has demonstrated that extraordinary acts of courage can come from our community’s willingness to act and make a lifesaving difference; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby recognizes and honors Ebro Ahmed for his extraordinary bravery, ...
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