Honor Avi Hatami's Heroism

Senate Resolution No. 1630 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMENDING Avi Hatami 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 the sense 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, nobly risking their own lives in an effort to preserve the life of another; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Avi Hatami 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 March 18, 2019, Avi Hatami, a medical student from Woodbury, New York, was on the 7:49 a.m. Long Island Railroad train studying for an exam when he heard the call for medical assistance; and WHEREAS, Responding without hesitation, Avi Hatami dashed to the next car to find a man had collapsed in his seat; the victim had no pulse, his eyes were dilated and he was not breathing; and WHEREAS, Avi Hatami immediately began performing CPR on the man for at least 15 minutes until the train pulled into the Westbury station and Nassau County Police EMTs took over; the victim was then taken to NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, where doctors treated him for a heart attack; and WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Avi Hatami richly merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his consummate, swift action in saving a life; and WHEREAS, Moreover, Avi Hatami should be meritoriously commended for remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage while performing a lifesaving deed; and WHEREAS, Avi Hatami, in his spontaneous and heroic act, has so aptly demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of his action, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily respond without thought of danger or reward when others are in need of help; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Avi Hatami 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 Avi Hatami.