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J1839Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Hero Tyler Ostrander

Official title

“Honoring Tyler Ostrander as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate”

Sponsor Todd KaminskySD-9
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Tyler Ostrander for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal for heroic life-saving actions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community members with emergency training. Tyler Ostrander’s actions underscore how skills like EMT training can make a critical difference in real-life situations, serving as a reminder of the value of such preparedness among everyday citizens.

  2. Recognizes the role of volunteerism and public service. As a volunteer firefighter and food service worker, Ostrander’s story demonstrates how individuals serving in various capacities within a community can be pivotal in emergencies, highlighting the interconnectedness of local service roles.

  3. Encourages civic engagement and heroism. By publicly honoring Ostrander, the resolution aims to inspire others to act selflessly in moments of crisis and reinforces the social norm that heroism and quick thinking are worthy of the highest recognition.

  4. Affirms the Senate’s role in shaping community values. Through the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate not only acknowledges individual acts of bravery but also signals its commitment to upholding and celebrating humanitarian values at the state level.

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Honor Hero Tyler Ostrander

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Todd Kaminsky

Senator · Senate District 9

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1839 BY: Senator KAMINSKY HONORING Tyler Ostrander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1839 BY: Senator KAMINSKY HONORING Tyler Ostrander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the caring concern and heroic acts of exemplary citizens who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, and in doing so, help others to avert life-threatening danger; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tyler Ostrander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, On Thursday, April 13, 2017, Tyler Ostrander stepped in to save the life of a woman who was choking at Jimmy Hay's Steakhouse; and WHEREAS, A food runner at Jimmy Hay's Steakhouse for over two years, Tyler Ostrander is a current member of the Island Park Volunteer Fire Department and had recently completed his EMT training; and WHEREAS, After noticing a patron was choking on her steak, Tyler Ostrander immediately stopped what he was doing and successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on her, saving her life; and WHEREAS, In the past, Tyler Ostrander has used his training to help another choking victim at the steakhouse; and WHEREAS, Praised for his brave actions, Tyler Ostrander demonstrated his true character and genuine compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of the State of New York who voluntarily respond when others are in need; and WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Tyler Ostrander richly merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his consummate courage and heroic actions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Tyler Ostrander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tyler Ostrander.

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