Senate Resolution No. 1124

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato
Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of
their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and
their home

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 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 honor
Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in
recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and
their home; and

WHEREAS, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan
Randall are high school students from Whitesboro and Dolgeville, New
York, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Morgan Randall noticed an emergency
while driving together from their high school prom to their friend's
home; and

WHEREAS, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan
Randall approached a garage engulfed in flames next to a home; despite
having just left their high school prom, the four teenagers immediately
took action to assist at the scene; and

WHEREAS, Aidan Kane went to the front door of the home next to the
burning garage and began pounding on the door in hopes to alert any
residents of the increasingly dangerous situation; and

WHEREAS, Tyler Sodja went towards the burning garage to investigate
the fire and ensure no one was inside the burning structure; and

WHEREAS, Donato Jellenich immediately contacted local emergency
services to prevent the spread of the fire; and

WHEREAS, With their teamwork and brave immediate reactions, Aidan
Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall were able to
evacuate two children and their father from the at-risk home and alert
emergency services of the dangerous situation; and

WHEREAS, Morgan Randall cared for the two young girls that had
evacuated until their father was able to get out of the home and
emergency services arrived at the scene; and

WHEREAS, The heroic and selfless actions of Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja,
Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall protected the family from harm and
assisted in preventing the further spread and destruction of the fire;
without their noble actions, the scene on May 17, 2025, could have been
tragic; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in
recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and
their home in an emergency; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan
Randall.