Today, Mayor Suttle recognized Omaha’s professional aquatic staff at a ceremony in the Legislative Chambers at City Hall, proclaiming July 23, 2010 “Lifeguard Day” in Omaha. Collectively, the City’s lifeguards have made 215 saves this summer. Along with Parks & Recreation staff, the Mayor recognized outstanding lifeguards along with each lifeguard who has made a save.
Mayor Suttle and a group of Omaha’s lifeguards.
“While I hope all of you have enjoyed your summer working at Omaha’s pools, I know that you also take your jobs very seriously,” Mayor Suttle said. ”The safety of our swimmers is very important, and our professional aquatic staff does an outstanding job to ensure that our pools are safe. You deserve to be acknowledged and honored.”
Omaha’s pools serve around 200,000 swimmers each summer.
More pictures from the Lifeguard Day ceremony are available on Facebook.
