LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Shane Foland and Chad Lawyer for their
heroic acts in saving a woman from a burning car on January 21, 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, nobly risking
their own lives in an effort to preserve the life of another; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Shane Foland
and Chad Lawyer for their heroic acts in saving Marjorie Becker from a
burning car on Friday, January 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Shane Foland, of the Middleburgh Fire Department, and his
friend, Chad Lawyer, rescued Marjorie Becker from her smoking car; these
two courageous men managed to free her just seconds before the car was
completely engulfed in flames; and
WHEREAS, Shane Foland and Chad Lawyer are to be commended for their
bravery as well as their quick and selfless actions in risking their own
lives to save the precious life of a stranger; and
WHEREAS, Kindness and compassion were shown by these exemplary citi-
zens in this unexpected emergency situation, and in doing so, they
helped another human being safely avert a life-threatening danger; and
WHEREAS, Shane Foland and Chad Lawyer, through their spontaneous and
heroic actions, demonstrated their character and their compassion for
the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of their actions, the
collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of the
State of New York who voluntarily respond when others are in need of
help; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Shane Foland and Chad Lawyer for their heroic acts in saving a
woman from a burning car on January 21, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shane Foland and Chad Lawyer.