Senate Resolution No. 2215

BY: Senator ORTT

COMMENDING Captain Lloyd Schrack 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 Captain Lloyd Schrack 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, At approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019,
Captain Lloyd Schrack of Niagara Jet Boat Adventures was providing 23
tourists with a ride through the Niagara River when he noticed an
overturned personal watercraft just south of the Lewiston-Queenston
Bridge; and

WHEREAS, Responding without hesitation, Captain Lloyd Schrack went
to find the missing person by following the current downstream;
fortunately, he and his crew quickly spotted the man, and pulled him to
safety; and

WHEREAS, The man was treated for shock and hypothermia, and
transported to Mount Saint Mary's Hospital; due to the astute actions of
Captain Lloyd Schrack and his crew, the man was saved from certain
peril; and

WHEREAS, Captain Lloyd Schrack, 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 Captain Lloyd Schrack 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 Captain Lloyd Schrack.