New York J 10: Honoring Kim Roll upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Director of the Year Award

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Assembly Resolution No. 15

BY: M. of A. Hawley

 COMMENDING Leigha Walker upon the occasion of her
 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 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 Leigha Walker upon the occasion of her 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, Leigha Walker is a three-sport athlete and a team captain;
she also rides horses; she has the ability to immediately decide whether
to pass the ball or guide a sprinting horse to the left or right of an
obstacle; she is one of only 15 students to take the CPR training course
the previous year; and

 WHEREAS, A resident of Holley, New York, and an honors student at
Holley High School, Leigha Walker saved the life of a man whose vehicle
crashed into the Brockport Subway restaurant where the 18-year-old young
woman is employed; and

 WHEREAS, On the morning of Sunday, June 9, 2024, Leigha Walker was
working her shift when a man crashed his truck into a support beam for
the overhang outside the restaurant; and

 WHEREAS, Leigha Walker immediately called 9-1-1 and ran outside to
check on the driver, an older man who was unconscious inside the locked
truck; accompanied by two customers, another driver, and a co-worker,
this courageous and resourceful hero, who is used to staying calm and
being decisive in stressful situations, acted quickly and calmly to help
save the man's life while awaiting the ambulance; and

 WHEREAS, Leigha Walker secured a wooden rod that was used to prop
open the back door of the restaurant; this was instrumental in breaking
the window on the passenger side of the truck; one of the rescuers
reached into the vehicle and unlocked the door, cutting his arm; and

 WHEREAS, A Subway employee and Leigha Walker pulled the driver out
and carefully set him on the ground; the compassionate teen rolled up a
blanket to provide a makeshift pillow for the driver's head; the
gentleman gasped for air; and

 WHEREAS, Checking the man's vital signs, Leigha Walker observed a
slight pulse; firefighters from the Brockport Fire District soon
arrived; while preparing an automated external defibrillator (AED), it
was suggested that someone commence CPR; and

 WHEREAS, Certified in CPR training, Leigha Walker started chest
compressions until the AED was administered; Monroe Ambulance arrived
and transported the man to the hospital; and

 WHEREAS, From the 9-1-1 call to the transport to the hospital, the
response was only 12 minutes in duration; the conscientious Subway
employee still worked the remaining four hours of her shift; and

 WHEREAS, Due to Leigha Walker's noble and courageous actions, a
precious life was saved, and a seemingly dire situation had positive
results; this humble hero received messages from the driver's
brother-in-law and granddaughter, thanking her for making a difference;
and

 WHEREAS, The Chief of the Brockport Fire District credits Leigha
Walker with making a tremendous difference for the driver, administering
lifesaving CPR in a timely manner; for her quick response and
"outstanding acts," she will be recognized by the District; and

 WHEREAS, The Assistant Principal of Holley High Sc