LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph and Anna Buttaccio of Newark, New
York, upon their heroic efforts in saving the life of a car crash victim

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
caring concern and heroic acts of those exemplary individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Joseph and Anna Buttaccio of Newark, New York, upon their heroic efforts
in saving the life of a car crash victim; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Anna Buttaccio will be honored on Saturday, Novem-
ber 6, 2010, by the Wayne County Firemen's Association as the Citizens
of the Year for their actions; and
WHEREAS, On June 10, 2010, Joseph and Anna Buttaccio of Newark were
just passing by on Route 31 in the Town of Palmyra when they saw a head-
on collision between two vehicles, and one of the cars then left the
roadway and burst into flames; disregarding risk to their own lives, the
Buttaccios reached into the burning wreck and dragged the driver to
safety; and
WHEREAS, Suffering minor burn injuries themselves, Joseph and Anna
Buttaccio saw that the driver was air-lifted to Strong Hospital, after
he sustained burns and a traumatic head injury; and
WHEREAS, These valorous acts by Joseph and Anna Buttaccio are to be
highly acclaimed; and
WHEREAS, In their spontaneous and valiant actions, Joseph and Anna
Buttaccio demonstrated their character and compassion for the welfare of
others, exemplifying the best qualities inherent in our citizens of this
great Empire State; they are true assets to society; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph and Anna Buttaccio of Newark, New York, upon their heroic
efforts in saving the life of a car crash victim; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph and Anna Buttaccio.