LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the 10 recipients of the 2013 Hometown
Heroes in Transit Award to be celebrated on January 29, 2013

WHEREAS, Ordinary people do extraordinary things through either one act
of outstanding courage, long-standing service to others with compassion
and care, or continually going above and beyond the call of duty to make
life better for those around them, thereby meriting the highest commen-
dation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
10 recipients of the 2013 Hometown Heroes in Transit Award to be cele-
brated on January 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award, given by the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Transport Workers Union
Local 100, recognizes outstanding individuals from New York City's
38,000 subway and bus workers who demonstrate courage, compassion, dedi-
cation, selflessness and ingenuity, and largely are responsible for
moving New York; and
WHEREAS, Their exceptional deeds and service range from saving the
life of a rider who fell to the tracks or quickly reuniting a mother and
lost child; helping a sick neighbor pay the bills by organizing a neigh-
borhood fundraiser or winning the hearts of commuters through profes-
sionalism, wit and sincerity; and driving many miles over many years
without a single infraction or accident, or coming up with a novel idea
that greatly enhances worker safety or the rider experience; and
WHEREAS, The great City of New York would not be the illustrious
community it is today without the loyal and thorough transit workers who
together, move more than eight million riders a day; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the 10 recipients who have made a tremendous impact in the lives
of others, often changing not only another person's destiny, but also
their own, making them worthy of recognition of the 2013 Hometown Heroes
in Transit Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned honorees of the 2013 Hometown Heroes in
Transit Award.