New York J 806: Commending Reverend Monsignor Kieran E. Harrington upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the 2017 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade

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J00806 Summary:

BILL NOJ00806 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORGALLIVAN

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BILL NOJ00806 

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04/14/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/29/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/29/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 806

BY: Senator GALLIVAN

 COMMENDING Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak 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 officers and citizens who 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak, 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, On the evening of Thursday, July 25, 2024, New York State
Police Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak, of East Aurora, was off duty and
driving his personal vehicle in the Town of Alden when he encountered a
downed bicyclist; the victim was unconscious and lying in the southbound
lane; and

 WHEREAS, Assessing the severity of the situation, Lieutenant Gregory
R. Jankowiak utilized his vehicle to block traffic in the southbound
lane and approached the victim to determine the man's condition; and

 WHEREAS, The victim had no pulse; therefore, Lieutenant Gregory R.
Jankowiak commenced CPR; he immediately contacted 9-1-1 and continued
chest compressions while relaying vital information through the speaker
feature of his cellphone; and

 WHEREAS, While continuing to render aid, Lieutenant Gregory R.
Jankowiak also directed motorists to use their vehicles as a barricade
of northbound traffic until emergency personnel from the Marilla Fire
Department (MFD) arrived several minutes later; and

 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak informed the MFD responders
of the care he provided to the victim and assisted them with the
attachment of the automated external defibrillator (AED) to the patient;
regaining his pulse and consciousness, the man was transported to South
Buffalo Mercy Hospital for further care; and

 WHEREAS, Approximately one week after the incident, the victim
required open-heart surgery to repair a 90% blockage; prior to the
surgery, the man expressed his sincere appreciation to Lieutenant
Gregory R. Jankowiak for saving his life; and

 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak received a Letter of
Commendation for his courage, calm demeanor, exemplary dedication, and
unwavering commitment to public service; he was further commended for
his exceptional diligence, resolve, and composure under pressure; this
heroic Officer of Troop A of the New York State Police in Clarence
exemplifies the highest traditions of the Department; and

 WHEREAS, The courage, compassion, and selflessness of Lieutenant
Gregory R. Jankowiak and those individuals who don uniforms and perform
their civic duties without consideration for themselves should be
recognized by all residents of the State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, A truly courageous man, Lieutenant Gregory R. Jankowiak
played a vital role in this extraordinary rescue effort and should be
praised by the people of this great Empire State for his astute actions
in attempting to preserve the li