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J585Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Valhalla Train Crash Victims

Official title

“Recognizing the two-year Anniversary of the Metro-North Railroad Accident in Valhalla, New York”

Sponsor Terrence P. MurphySD-40
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

The resolution recognizes the two-year anniversary of the fatal Metro-North Railroad accident in Valhalla, New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the lasting impact of the Valhalla accident on the community and public safety,. serving as a reminder of the risks present at rail crossings and the importance of continued vigilance and potential improvements.

  2. Personalizes the tragedy by naming the victims,. which may foster empathy and a stronger call to action for both policymakers and the public regarding transportation safety.

  3. Acknowledges survivors and their ongoing experiences,. suggesting an effort to honor not just those lost but also those still affected by the tragedy, possibly encouraging further support or resources for survivors of such incidents.

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Honor Valhalla Train Crash Victims

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Terrence P. Murphy

Senator · Senate District 40

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

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. 585 BY: Senator MURPHY RECOGNIZING the two-year Anniversary of the Metro-North Railroad Accident in Valhalla, New York WHEREAS, The State of New York is deeply saddened by tragic events which result in the loss of lives; and WHEREAS,… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 585 BY: Senator MURPHY RECOGNIZING the two-year Anniversary of the Metro-North Railroad Accident in Valhalla, New York WHEREAS, The State of New York is deeply saddened by tragic events which result in the loss of lives; and WHEREAS, February 3, 2017, marks the two-year Anniversary of the tragic Metro-North Railroad accident at the crossing in Valhalla, New York; and WHEREAS, On the evening of February 3, 2015, a commuter train on the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem line struck a passenger car, an SUV stuck inside the crossing gate at the grade crossing near Valhalla, New York, between the Valhalla and Mount Pleasant stations; and WHEREAS, The driver of the SUV and five passengers on the train were killed in the accident; and WHEREAS, Fifteen others were injured, including seven in very serious condition; and WHEREAS, The accident was the deadliest in Metro-North's history; and WHEREAS, Those lost in the accident were the driver of the SUV, Ellen Schaeffer Brody, 49; Robert Dirks, 36; Walter Liedtke, 69; Joseph Nadol, 42; Aditya Tomar, 41; and Eric Vandercar, 53; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize the two-year Anniversary of the Metro-North Railroad accident; and, be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the accident survivors.

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