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City Council to Recognize Resident Who Helped Capture Assault Suspect
Tuesday, June 4, is Edwin Schafer Day in Arlington

by Cheryel Carpenter
June 4, 2002

The Mayor and City Council will proclaim Tuesday, June 4, Edwin "Bubba" Schafer Day in the City of Arlington.

The proclamation will be issued at 6:30 p.m. today during the Evening Meeting of the Arlington City Council at 101 W. Abram St.

On Friday, May 24, Schafer detained and assisted Arlington police officers in the apprehension of a man suspected in sexual assault crimes in Burleson and Cleburne.

The proclamation recognizes Schafer for "extraordinary bravery and demonstrating a concern for the well being of his neighborhood and community."