Senate Resolution No. 2246

BY: Senator MAY

COMMENDING Taneshia Turner upon the occasion of
her 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 Taneshia Turner upon the occasion of her 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 September 22, 2019, Taneshia Turner was getting back
into her vehicle outside a convenience store on the 700 block of
Butternut Street in Syracuse, New York, when a young man ran by her car;
she could hear him say he had been shot before collapsing in the street;
and

WHEREAS, Responding without regard for her own safety, Taneshia
Turner quickly swung her car around to block off Josephine and Butternut
Streets before running to the victim's side, removing her shirt and
using it to apply pressure to his wound; she then dialed 911; and

WHEREAS, Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, EMTs took over and
loaded the 20-year old victim into an ambulance; he was taken to Upstate
University Hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries;
and

WHEREAS, While others ignored his pleas for help, Taneshia Turner
aided this young man and remained by his side during his final moments;
and

WHEREAS, Taneshia Turner, in her spontaneous and heroic act, has so
aptly demonstrated her character and compassion for the welfare of
others, personifying, by virtue of her 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 Taneshia Turner upon the occasion of her 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 Taneshia Turner.