Honor School Bus Heroes

Senate Resolution No. 2785 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMENDING Janie Lozano and Hunter Javeline in recognition of their heroic actions in evacuating students from a burning school bus 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, remaining calm under pressure, in an effort to preserve the lives of others; and WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of human life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is proud to honor individuals who would serve to protect it, lauding particularly those who would clearly endanger their own lives and safety on behalf of that cause; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at approximately 9 a.m., a fire broke out on bus route 10 while it was on its way to drop students off at Signal Hill Elementary School on Melrose Road in Dix Hills, New York; and WHEREAS, Bus driver Janie Lozano immediately pulled over to the side of the road, and while waiting for emergency personnel, first responders, and district administrators, she instinctually began evacuating the students from the vehicle; and WHEREAS, Fortunately, all of the students stayed calm and quiet, and listened to her instructions; one brave student in particular, fifth grader Hunter Javeline, helped keep the students together during the emergency evacuation, reassuring Janie Lozano that he had them; and WHEREAS, Janie Lozano and Hunter Javeline should be meritoriously commended for remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage while performing a lifesaving deed; and WHEREAS, Through their spontaneous and heroic actions, Janie Lozano and Hunter Javeline demonstrated their character and their compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of their actions, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily respond without the 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 Janie Lozano and Hunter Javeline in recognition of their heroic actions in evacuating students from a burning school bus; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Janie Lozano and Hunter Javeline.