LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Angelo Rivera 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
Angelo Rivera 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, Angelo Rivera and his wife
were driving through Celoron, New York, when they quickly responded to a
request for assistance from Kenneth Goodban, whose apartment building
was on fire; Mr. Goodban informed the Riveras that a downstairs neigh-
bor, Anthony Antonuccio, was still in the burning building; and
WHEREAS, While Mrs. Rivera called 911 for assistance, Angelo Rivera
assessed the situation and rushed to the aid of Anthony Antonuccio, a
wheelchair-bound World War II veteran who was trapped in his apartment,
taking care to cover Mr. Antonuccio with a blanket before leaving the
building; and
WHEREAS, Without regard for his personal safety, Angelo Rivera kicked
down an apartment door to enter the smoke- and flame-filled apartment to
rescue Mr. Antonuccio from the burning building; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rivera, through his spontaneous and heroic actions,
demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of another,
personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective concern of ordi-
nary citizens across the communities of the State of New York who volun-
tarily 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 Angelo Rivera 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 Angelo Rivera.