LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Richard Carson, a senior at Franklin-
ville Central School, for his heroic, lifesaving action on December 22,
2008

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
the heroic acts of its young citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
senior Richard Carson for his heroic action in saving the life of a
fellow student on Monday, December 22, 2008; and
WHEREAS, A junior volunteer firefighter and lifeguard, Richard Carson
is not only certified to supervise water safety, but is also certified
in CPR and first aid and, as such, is trained in the Heimlich maneuver
and other lifesaving techniques; and
WHEREAS, On December 22, 2008, for Richard Carson the sense of valor
was innate; while passing through the halls during a period change, he
noticed several students congregating in a stairwell, surrounding a
commotion; and
WHEREAS, He investigated and found a fellow student in a dire predica-
ment; relying on his training, Richard Carson quickly assessed the situ-
ation and discovered the student had swallowed a foreign object which
was obstructing the boy's airway; and
WHEREAS, Richard Carson immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver
and successfully dislodged the object obstructing the young man's wind-
pipe, undoubtedly saving his life, and escorted him to the Guidance
Office so that further treatment, if necessary, could be secured from
the Franklinville Central School District healthcare professionals; and
WHEREAS, Richard Carson, with great modesty, does not believe he is a
hero; he says he simply did what he was trained to do and was just glad
he was able to help; and
WHEREAS, Richard Carson's actions speak well of his training, calm
demeanor and clear thinking in a time of crisis and are in fact, though,
acts of heroism and compassion; and
WHEREAS, His quick response exemplifies the highest degree of concern
of one human being for another in distress and clearly saved the life of
this young man; by his noble action, he has brought enduring honor to
himself and to his family, friends, school and community; and
WHEREAS, In his spontaneous and heroic act, Richard Carson demon-
strated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by his action, the collective concern of ordinary citizens
across the community of the State of New York who voluntarily respond
when others are in need of help and embodying, as well, the character
and potential of our youth, our greatest resource and our future lead-
ers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Richard Carson for his heroic action on December 22, 2008, to
recognize the outstanding role model he represents for his peers, and to
wish him success in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Carson.