LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the astute and heroic actions
of Danny Hay in saving the lives of three people about to be struck by
an oncoming train in a Lower East Side subway station

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and nation is built upon the compassion
and concern of good citizens, such as Danny Hay, who uphold the values
of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the
best of humanity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to pay tribute to the
astute and heroic actions of Danny Hay in saving the lives of three
people about to be struck by an oncoming train in a Lower East Side
subway station; and
WHEREAS, On the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2013, Danny Hay, an MTA
train operator from New York City was on his way to work when he
observed an unconscious man lying on the tracks at the Delancey Street
subway station in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Danny Hay immediately got on his radio and called for help;
when no one responded, he ran up to the train booth and demanded that
the power to the tracks be cut off immediately; and
WHEREAS, Upon returning to the tracks, Danny Hay saw the power was not
yet turned off, and found two Good Samaritans, along with the uncon-
scious man on the tracks, in the path of the oncoming F train; and
WHEREAS, Thinking quickly, Danny Hay ran to the end of the platform
and flashed a light at the oncoming train; warned of the danger, the
train operator stopped just in time, averting the possible tragedy; and
WHEREAS, Danny Hay, in responding swiftly to a dangerous situation,
truly demonstrated the instinctive and ingrained care and concern for
others, characteristic of the Lower East Side community, and all New
Yorkers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the astute and heroic actions of Danny Hay in saving the
lives of three people about to be struck by an oncoming train in a Lower
East Side subway station; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Danny Hay.