LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joann Norris and Keyanna Cobb in recog-
nition of their prompt and heroic efforts in assisting a young man in
need

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the concerned and heroic acts of those citizens who take prompt
and appropriate action in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Joann Norris and Keyanna Cobb, employees of The McDonalds
Restaurant in Rockaway Beach, New York, acted in an alert manner, coming
to the aid of a young boy whose right hand was bleeding profusely; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, December 12, 2009, the young boy, who was play-
ing outside of the McDonalds, ran into the restaurant crying for help; a
crew member ran into the office for a manager; the Shift Manager on
duty, Keyanna Cobb, went to the front of the store to assess the emer-
gency situation; and
WHEREAS, Keyanna Cobb then alerted General Manager Joann Norris to
call 9-1-1; she quickly picked up the phone and called for medical
assistance; and
WHEREAS, While Joann Norris was calling for help, Keyanna Cobb was
attending to the injured young man who was bleeding profusely from his
right hand; and
WHEREAS, Upon asking the victim necessary questions, Keyanna Cobb took
his cell phone and called his father to alert him of his son's condi-
tion; both Keyanna and Joann took control of the situation by attempting
to calm the young boy who started to complain he was feeling faint; and
WHEREAS, At this time, the victim had lost a significant amount of
blood so, acting instinctively, Joann and Keyanna applied pressure and
raised the boy's hand over his heart in an attempt to control the bleed-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Just as the victim showed signs of losing consciousness, the
paramedics arrived to take him to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, The diligent and attentive efforts of both Joann Norris and
Keyanna Cobb serve as an example to their friends, neighbors, and commu-
nity as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Joann Norris and Keyanna Cobb, in their spontaneous and hero-
ic acts, have so aptly demonstrated their character and 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 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
honor Joann Norris and Keyanna Cobb in recognition of their prompt and
heroic efforts in assisting a young man in need, noting the significance
of their immediate and unconditional response in coming to the aid of
another in an emergency situation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joann Norris and Keyanna Cobb.