LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Seth Dunning upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed
upon an individual by the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Seth Dunning
upon the occasion of his 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, Born on February 2nd, 1990, in Olean, New York, to his
parents Tom Dunning and Shelly Burt, Seth Dunning is an interior fire-
fighter for the Cuba Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Seth Dunning lives in Cuba, New York, with his wife, Shaunday
Dunning, and their daughter, Sophia Dunning; and
WHEREAS, Seth Dunning is a respected member of his community who has
dedicated himself to making his community safe; and
WHEREAS, On February 21, 2015, Seth Dunning braved fire and danger to
attempt rescue of domestic violence victims advocate Shannon Pepper
after flames erupted from Erin's Isle Apartments in Cuba, New York; and
WHEREAS, For his heroic actions, Seth Dunning was awarded the Cuba
Fire Department's Fireman of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Special recognition should be given to those who work so
assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and they should be
acknowledged publicly for their heroic actions as firefighters in this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cuba Fire Department Firefighter Seth Dunning upon the occasion of
his designation as a recipient of the 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 tran-
smitted to Mr. Seth Dunning.