LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sean George upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Police Chief's Association of Ulster County's Meritorious Citi-
zenship Heroism Award on May 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, remaining calm
under pressure, in an effort to preserve the life of another; and
WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of human life are cherished values,
worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is proud to honor an indi-
vidual who would serve to protect it, lauding particularly one who would
clearly endanger his own life and safety on behalf of that cause; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sean
George upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's Association of
Ulster County's Meritorious Citizenship Heroism Award, to be celebrated
at its Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Wiltwyeck
Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, On the morning of March 28, 2010, Sean George and his family
were driving to church when he noticed a vehicle overturned in a swamp;
he saw the trapped young victim and immediately ran to the car to help
him; and
WHEREAS, Noticing the gas and oil pouring from the vehicle which could
ignite at any moment, Sean George, at great risk to himself, crawled
inside the vehicle, swept the water and mud from the young man's mouth
and nose and held his head out of the water until emergency personnel
arrived and were able to free the victim; and
WHEREAS, Sean George should be meritoriously commended for remaining
calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage, and for
putting his own life in danger while performing a lifesaving deed; and
WHEREAS, Through his spontaneous and heroic actions, Sean George
demonstrated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective concern of ordi-
nary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily
respond without the 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 Sean George upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's
Association of Ulster County's Meritorious Citizenship Heroism Award on
May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sean George.