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J2634Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Jared Willard's Heroism

Official title

“Honoring Jared Willard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem”

Sponsor Neil D. BreslinSD-44
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Jared Willard for receiving the Life Saving Award from the Town of Bethlehem for his role in saving a life.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of telecommunicators. , like Jared Willard, in emergency response—showing that life-saving actions often begin with calm, expert guidance over the phone, not just physical responders on the scene.

  2. Underscores the importance of rapid, accurate communication during crises. the resolution details how Willard’s prompt instructions enabled a bystander to effectively perform CPR, directly impacting the patient’s survival.

  3. Promotes public recognition of behind-the-scenes first responders. , encouraging broader appreciation for dispatchers and telecommunicators who are vital but often overlooked in emergency situations.

  4. Serves as a reminder of the importance of community readiness and training. the successful outcome depended on both the telecommunicator’s expertise and a passerby willing to act, highlighting how community members and professionals together can save lives.

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Honor Jared Willard's Heroism

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Neil D. Breslin

Senator · Senate District 44

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2634 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Jared Willard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2634 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Jared Willard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem 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, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jared Willard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem, celebrated at a Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Town of Bethlehem Court, in Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, The Town of Bethlehem honored eight police department members for outstanding service in recognition of Police Week in conjunction with National Police Week; Jared Willard was awarded for assisting in saving a life; and WHEREAS, The Life Saving Award is bestowed upon an individual for an act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, resulted in the saving of a life; and WHEREAS, On Monday, June 13, 2016, the Bethlehem Police Department received a report of a woman who collapsed in Delmar, New York; thinking quickly, telecommunicator Jared Willard provided emergency medical information to the caller, a passerby, who began CPR; upon arrival of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS and Albany County paramedics, CPR was continued and the woman regained a pulse and spontaneous respirations on the scene; and WHEREAS, If not for Jared Willard's calm technique and clear set of instructions, the promptness of quick CPR would not have been possible and the outcome of the situation would have been much different; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedicated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jared Willard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jared Willard.

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