Senate Resolution No. 1210

BY: Senator WALCZYK

COMMENDING Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler
Sojda, and Donato Jellencich upon the occasion of
thier designation as recipients 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 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 Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato Jellencich
upon the occasion of their designation as recipients 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 Saturday, May 17, 2025, Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane,
Tyler Sojda, and Donato Jellencich had just left their high school prom
and were driving to a friend's home when they noticed a fire nearby; and

WHEREAS, Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato
Jellencich approached the fire and witnessed 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, Aiden Kane went to the front door of the home next to
the burning garage and began pounding on the door, hoping to alert any
residents of the increasingly dangerous situation; and

WHEREAS, Morgan Randall aided by staying with two young girls from
the home, offering them a warm sense of comfort and calmness while
emergency response crews arrived at the scene; and

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

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

WHEREAS, With their teamwork and brave immediate reactions, Morgan
Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato Jellencich were able to
evacuate two children and their father from the at-risk home and alert
emergency services of the dangerous situation in a prompt manner; and

WHEREAS, The heroic and selfless actions of Morgan Randall, Aiden
Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato Jellencich 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; and

WHEREAS, Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato
Jellencich, in their spontaneous and heroic acts, have so aptly
demonstrated their character and compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of their actions, the collective concern of
ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily
respond without thought of danger or reward when others need help; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato Jellencich
upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal,
the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State
Senate; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Morgan Randall, Aiden Kane, Tyler Sojda, and Donato
Jellencich.