LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Amber Bullinger for her consummate cour-
age and bravery during a fire at her home on May 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of those young people from
the State of New York who take prompt and appropriate action in emergen-
cy situations; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Amber Bullinger for her consummate courage and bravery during a fire at
her home on May 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A niece of the residents, Amber Bullinger was one of the few
people awake at 9:30 p.m. when she saw the glow of the flames from the
garage at 6992 Highway 50 in Verona, New York; and
WHEREAS, Acting quickly and without regard for her own safety, Amber
Bullinger helped wake and rescue all 10 people in the double-wide mobile
home, including two elderly wheelchair-bound family members and two deaf
cousins; and
WHEREAS, Once everyone was safely outside, Amber Bullinger called 911
on a cell phone and the New London, Durhamville, Verona, Vienna, North
Bay, McConnellsville and Taberg fire departments responded; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the best potential which is inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth, Amber Bullinger has brought enduring honor
to her family and community with her quick-thinking reaction during an
emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, Through her spontaneous and heroic actions, Amber Bullinger
demonstrated her character and compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying 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
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Amber Bullinger and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Amber Bullinger for her consummate courage and bravery during a
fire at her home on May 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amber Bullinger.