Two Life Saving Nurses Honored, Schooner Woodwind Owner Recognized at Annapolis City Council Meeting

Acts of heroism and decades of community contribution were recognized Monday evening as Mayor Jared Littmann presented City Council citations during the April 27 meeting of the Annapolis City Council.

Among those honored were two nurses, one retired and one off duty, credited with saving a man’s life after he suffered cardiac arrest while playing pickleball. According to city officials, the nurses immediately administered CPR while awaiting the arrival of the Annapolis Fire Department.

Emergency responders delivered two shocks using an automated external defibrillator (AED), while the nurses continued life-saving efforts. 

Their coordinated actions helped stabilize the individual, who was ultimately transported for further medical care. The man, identified during the ceremony by his Maryland flag tie, was present as the citations were presented in recognition of the nurses’ swift response.

City officials noted that residents interested in learning CPR can take advantage of free training opportunities offered by the Annapolis Fire Department by contacting cpr@annapolis.gov.

In a separate presentation, the City Council also recognized the longtime owner of the Schooner Woodwind, who is retiring after 30 years of operating sailing cruises on the Chesapeake Bay.

The business has been a fixture of Annapolis’ waterfront, providing residents and visitors alike with a signature maritime experience.

Additionally, the mayor accepted a $900 donation from the Knights of Columbus to support programming at the Stanton Center, a key community hub in the city.

The presentations highlighted both the everyday heroism of individuals and the lasting impact of community organizations and local businesses in Annapolis.