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City and Missouri Senate honor Patrolman Zachary Graham for lifesaving actions on June 13, 2026
Summary
The city and a Missouri Senate resolution recognized Patrolman Zachary Graham for performing CPR and life‑saving care during a pediatric emergency on June 13, 2026; chief and family members attended the presentation.
The City of Neosho and a Missouri Senate resolution recognized Patrolman Zachary Graham for life‑saving actions during a June 13, 2026, pediatric emergency. Senator Jill Carter read a resolution describing how Graham assessed an infant with no detectable pulse, performed CPR and continued until first responders arrived and the child regained signs of life. The city presented a local proclamation and a departmental life‑saving award to Graham’s family.
Sen. Carter read language from the resolution: "...to recognize Zachary Graham of Neosho, Missouri for his heroic actions and quick thinking that resulted in saving the life of an infant on 06/13/2026." The police chief also recounted the night’s calls, describing a sequence of incidents — a felony traffic stop, a DWI arrest and then the pediatric emergency — and praised Graham’s composure and perseverance. Council and family members joined in presenting the proclamation and a departmental recognition.
