LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brian Heffron in recognition of his
heroic action in saving the life of fourth grader Hannah Goldberg on
September 22, 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Brian Heffron in recognition of his heroic action in saving the life of
fourth grader Hannah Goldberg on Thursday, September 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The immediate response of Romulus Central School English
Teacher Brian Heffron exemplifies his dedication to and concern for the
children of the district who are entrusted to his care every day; and
WHEREAS, During lunchtime in a noisy elementary school cafeteria,
fourth grader Hannah Goldberg happily accepted a meatball offered to her
by a friend and soon after began choking; and
WHEREAS, Brian Heffron, who happened to be assigned to elementary
lunch duty that day, noticed the nine-year-old in peril; maintaining his
composure, he immediately began performing the Heimlich maneuver on her
several times and was able to dislodge the piece of meat which was
caught in her throat; and
WHEREAS, The quick and astute actions of Brian Heffron ultimately
saved the young life of Hannah Goldberg, allowing her to experience a
life full of tomorrows and a future filled with endless possibilities;
and
WHEREAS, Hannah Goldberg and her family are eternally grateful to
Brian Heffron for his life-saving deed, noting him as a true hero who
has forever changed their lives; and
WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Brian Heffron richly merits the
admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his consum-
mate, swift action in saving the life of a child; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Brian Heffron should be meritoriously commended for
remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage
while performing a lifesaving deed; and
WHEREAS, Brian Heffron, in his spontaneous and heroic act, has aptly
demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of his action, the collective concern of the
citizens of Romulus and across the community of the State of New York
for our children, our most precious resource; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
grateful tribute to Romulus Central School District English Teacher
Brian Heffron for his heroic action in saving the life of fourth grader
Hannah Goldberg on September 22, 2011, noting the significance of his
immediate response to come to the aid of another in a life threatening
situation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brian Heffron.