Honor Hero EMTs With Medal

Senate Resolution No. 3391 BY: Senator COMRIE HONORING Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure, in an effort to preserve the life of another; and WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of human life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is proud to honor those individuals who would serve to protect it; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox upon the occasion of their designation as recipients 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 Friday, November 24, 2017, Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox, EMTs at FDNY Station 54, responded to a sick call at a residence occupied by four individuals; upon arriving at the scene, their safety equipment alerted them to the presence of high concentrations of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, tasteless and toxic gas; and WHEREAS, With the revelation of the extremely high level of this deadly poison, Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox immediately took action and brought the residents outside where they began to administer medical care, ultimately saving their lives; and WHEREAS, Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox should be meritoriously commended for showing valor and true courage while performing a lifesaving deed; and WHEREAS, In the performance of their duties, FDNY EMTs Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox have demonstrated their character and compassion for the welfare of others; they are each tremendous assets to FDNY Station 54 and should be commended by all citizens of the State and Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occasion of such consummate heroism is brought to our attention, the same should be memorialized for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox.