LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Trenton Grant, Shaquille Rahim and Shawn
Silliman in recognition of their heroic actions in saving the lives of a
Jamestown Family

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
caring concern and heroic actions of those citizens who take prompt
action in emergency situations, and in doing so, help others to avert
life-threatening danger; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Trenton Grant, Shaquille Rahim and Shawn Silliman in recognition of
their heroic actions in saving the lives of a Jamestown Family; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, December 12, 2009, Trenton Grant, Shaquille
Rahim and Shawn Silliman were walking on Fulton Street in Jamestown, New
York; that night, an improperly installed wood stove caused a fire at
the home of the family of David and Elizabeth Smith; upon seeing smoke
and flames on the roof of the house, the young men awakened the family
to alert them and made sure that the fire department was called; and
WHEREAS, Because of their quick thinking and lifesaving actions, the
fire was extinguished and everyone inside the house, including two
adults, three children, six cats, two dogs and one bird, were all safe;
and
WHEREAS, Trenton Grant, Shaquille Rahim and Shawn Silliman, through
their spontaneous and heroic actions, demonstrated their character and
their compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of
their actions, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the
communities of the State of New York who voluntarily respond when others
are in need of help; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those community members who have engaged in heroic acts which
result in saving the lives of their neighbors in this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Trenton Grant, Shaquille Rahim and Shawn Silliman in recognition
of their heroic actions in saving the lives of a Jamestown Family; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trenton Grant, Shaquille Rahim and Shawn Silliman.