Senate Resolution No. 1867

BY: Senator METZGER

COMMENDING Deputy Sheriff Matthew Robbins 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 custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote
themselves to public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence
in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Deputy
Sheriff Matthew Robbins 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 April 29, 2019, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Deputy
Sheriff Matthew Robbins along with his field training officer were
eating at the 24/7 Bistro at Resorts World Catskills in the Town of
Thompson when they learned of a fellow patron who was choking; and

WHEREAS, While his colleague alerted medical personnel, Deputy
Sheriff Matthew Robbins immediately began performing the Heimlich
maneuver on the man, who had slumped over and passed out; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Matthew Robbins dislodged the food and the
man started breathing again; and

WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Deputy Sheriff Matthew Robbins
richly merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and his community
for his consummate, swift action in saving the life of a fellow citizen;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
dedicated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others are worthy and due
full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Deputy Sheriff Matthew Robbins 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 Deputy Sheriff Matthew Robbins.