Senate Resolution No. 1630

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

COMMENDING Avi Hatami upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the
highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New
York State Senate

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Avi Hatami upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the
New York State Senate; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by
Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of
their fellow New Yorkers; and

WHEREAS, On March 18, 2019, Avi Hatami, a medical student from
Woodbury, New York, was on the 7:49 a.m. Long Island Railroad train
studying for an exam when he heard the call for medical assistance; and

WHEREAS, Responding without hesitation, Avi Hatami dashed to the
next car to find a man had collapsed in his seat; the victim had no
pulse, his eyes were dilated and he was not breathing; and

WHEREAS, Avi Hatami immediately began performing CPR on the man for
at least 15 minutes until the train pulled into the Westbury station and
Nassau County Police EMTs took over; the victim was then taken to NYU
Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, where doctors treated him for a heart
attack; and

WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Avi Hatami richly merits the
admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his
consummate, swift action in saving a life; and

WHEREAS, Moreover, Avi Hatami should be meritoriously commended for
remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage
while performing a lifesaving deed; and

WHEREAS, Avi Hatami, in his spontaneous and heroic act, has so aptly
demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of his action, the collective concern of
ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily
respond without thought of danger or reward when others are in need of
help; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Avi Hatami upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of

a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the
New York State Senate; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Avi Hatami.