LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kenneth Goodban in recognition of his
heroic actions during a fire in Celoron, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
caring concern and heroic acts of those citizens who take prompt action
in emergency situations, and in doing so, help others to avert life-
threatening danger; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kenneth Goodban in recognition of his heroic acts in saving the life of
another citizen of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, December 25, 2010, upon noticing the smell of
smoke in his apartment in Celoron, New York, Kenneth Goodban took quick
action to alert the tenant in the apartment below him, Anthony Antonuc-
cio, who reported he had a fire in his apartment; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Goodban immediately ran downstairs and tried to enter
Mr. Antonuccio's apartment; unable to gain access to the locked apart-
ment, Kenneth Goodban ran to the street to seek additional assistance;
Angelo Rivera and his wife were driving through town when they encount-
ered Mr. Goodban, who told them his apartment building was on fire and
his downstairs neighbor, Anthony Antonuccio, was still in the burning
building; and
WHEREAS, While Mrs. Rivera called 911 for assistance, Kenneth Goodban
and Angelo Rivera returned to the burning building, where they assessed
the situation and Mr. Rivera kicked down the apartment door and rushed
to the aid of Anthony Antonuccio, a wheelchair-bound World War II veter-
an who was trapped in his apartment, helping him to escape the flames;
and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Goodban, through his spontaneous and heroic actions
in responding to the needs of a neighbor, demonstrated his character and
compassion for the welfare of another, personifying, by virtue of his
actions, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the communi-
ties of the State of New York who voluntarily respond when others are in
need of help; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and honor citizens who take extraordinary action to protect the
lives of their neighbors in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenneth Goodban in recognition of his heroic actions in saving the
life of another citizen of this great Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenneth Goodban.