LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending William Petrie in recognition of his
heroic actions in rescuing a woman from a burning car

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the concerned and heroic acts of those citizens within the great
Empire State who would voluntarily take immediate and appropriate action
to protect the health and safety of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
William Petrie in recognition of his heroic actions in rescuing a woman
from a burning car on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Fayette, New York; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, William Petrie was designated recipient of the
"Do The Right Thing" Award and was presented with a plaque for his self-
lessness and bravery by the Seneca County Sheriff on June 28, 2011, at
the County Board of Supervisors meeting with 20 proud family members and
friends in attendance; and
WHEREAS, 15-year-old William Petrie, a freshman at Romulus Central
School, was a passenger in the car behind the accident when it occurred;
when the woman fell asleep at the wheel, her car left the road, hit a
culvert, and overturned; and
WHEREAS, William Petrie immediately sprung into action; he ran to the
car after it had crashed and partially caught fire; he pried open the
door and rescued the woman from the burning car; he stayed with her at
the scene to talk with her, retrieve her cell phone, and hold an umbrel-
la to shield her from the sun until the ambulance and police arrived;
and
WHEREAS, In his spontaneous and heroic actions, William Petrie demon-
strated his character and compassion for the welfare of others, exempli-
fying the best qualities inherent in our young people; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
William Petrie now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplish-
ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; with his sense of civic duty and his commitment
to others, William Petrie represents the best development of the poten-
tial which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend William Petrie in recognition of his heroic actions in rescuing
a woman from a burning car; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Petrie.