New York J 1289: Commending Johnathan Rudat 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

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J01289 Summary:

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10/03/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

01/13/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

01/13/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1289

BY: Senator ASHBY

 COMMENDING Johnathan Rudat 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 custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who demonstrate great courage and
diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Johnathan Rudat 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, Johnathan Rudat was born on December 20, 2004, to Amy and
Chris Rudat of Schenectady, New York; and

 WHEREAS, Currently employed by Colonie EMS in Colonie, New York as
an EMT, Johnathan Rudat graduated from Hudson Valley Community College
in 2025 with an Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic; and

 WHEREAS, Johnathan Rudat had previously spent a year working with
the Dresden City Fire Brigade in Dresden, Germany; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an emergency medical
professional, Johnathan Rudat is also a part-time model, artist and a
skilled martial arts student of both Judo and Bushido; and

 WHEREAS, While traveling abroad in Germany, Johnathan Rudat noticed
two women being attacked on public transit; and

 WHEREAS, Drawing upon his compassion, bravery, and instincts as a
first responder, Johnathan Rudat intervened to protect the two women
from their attackers, sustaining serious wounds from the altercation;
and

 WHEREAS, Johnathan Rudat, 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 Johnathan Rudat 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 Johnathan Rudat.

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