Honor Rome Police Officers

Senate Resolution No. 2214 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING three Rome Police Officers 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 honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication, command the respect and admiration of their community for their exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend three Rome Police Officers 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 Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Franklyn's Field playground in Rome, New York, a three-year-old little boy was being strapped into his car seat when he began choking; his mother immediately removed him from the vehicle and yelled for help; and WHEREAS, The first to arrive on the scene, Sergeant Nick Martin found a large crowd of 15 to 20 people who had responded to the mother's cries for help; he was handed the unconscious and unresponsive toddler and immediately began life-saving efforts, including the Heimlich Maneuver and back blows; and WHEREAS, Detective Jeffrey M. Lanigan and Officer Kelly L. Lupinski were next on the scene where they joined Sergeant Nick Martin in administering life-saving techniques; once it became evident the child was getting some air, he was given oxygen and transferred to the hospital where the candy was finally dislodged; and WHEREAS, The quick and astute actions of these three Rome Police Officers ultimately saved this little boy's life, allowing him to experience a life full of tomorrows and a future filled with endless possibilities; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend three Rome Police Officers 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 Sergeant Nick Martin, Detective Jeffrey M. Lanigan and Officer Kelly L. Lupinski.