Senate Resolution No. 2247

BY: Senator MATTERA

COMMENDING Francesca Augello 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 Francesca Augello 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, Francesca Augello works as a lunch aide in Commack, Long
Island and has a special affinity for children; as a mother herself, she
greatly values supporting youth to evolve into mature, kind, and
compassionate adults; and

WHEREAS, During lunch break on Friday, March 8, 2024, Francesca
Augello noticed that a second grade student had his head down and was
coughing; coming to the realization that the student was choking on a
piece of pizza when he failed to respond to her, Francesca Augello
rushed to his aid; and

WHEREAS, Although not trained in CPR, Francesca Augello was informed
about the Heimlich Maneuver and performed the correct actions needed to
save the student's life; and

WHEREAS, Francesca Augello was aware that day in the cafeteria to
what was going on, and her vigilance prevailed that day as a student was
in need of life-saving help; and

WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Francesca Augello richly
merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and her community for her
consummate, swift action in saving the life of this young student; and

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

WHEREAS, Francesca Augello, 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 Francesca Augello 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 Francesca Augello.