Honor Heroic Fire Rescue

Assembly Resolution No. 102 BY: M. of A. Gunther HONORING Bruce VanNosdall in recognition of his prompt and heroic actions in rescuing three people from a house fire 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 life of another; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bruce VanNosdall in recognition of his prompt and heroic actions in rescuing three individuals from a house fire; and WHEREAS, Bruce VanNosdall and his friend, Kenneth Weinert, were driving north on Bloomingburg Road in the Town of Wallkill on Saturday,

October 27, 2018, when they spotted smoke and flames corning from a home; and WHEREAS, Bruce VanNosdall asked his friend to pull over, ran to the back of the trailer and began banging on the windows and entered the back of the home; once inside, he found a young boy and an elderly woman; and WHEREAS, Without hesitation or regard for his own safety, Bruce VanNosdall helped get the woman and the young boy to safety and then proceeded to a rear bedroom where he found an elderly man sleeping; he woke the man and assisted him out of the burning trailer; and WHEREAS, Praised for maintaining his composure and his professional conduct, Bruce VanNosdall demonstrated his true character and genuine compassion for the well-being of others; 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; Bruce VanNosdall is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Bruce VanNosdall through his spontaneous and heroic actions, demonstrated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of the State of New York who voluntarily respond when others are in need of help; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Bruce VanNosdall in recognition of his prompt and heroic actions in rescuing three individuals from a house fire; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bruce VanNosdall.