Senate Resolution No. 5931

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Katherine Falco 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 incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made
significant 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 commend Katherine
Falco 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, Because of Katherine Falco's prompt and heroic actions, the
life of an infant who was found unresponsive was saved; and

WHEREAS, Katherine Falco, a retired nurse who works part-time at Buy
Buy Baby, was working her regular shift on Thursday, September 6, 2018,
when she learned of an infant in need of medical assistance; and

WHEREAS, After confirming the infant could not breathe, Katherine
Falco immediately administered Rescue Breathing; and

WHEREAS, After successful administration of Rescue Breathing, the
infant resumed breathing and was kept stable until medics arrived; and

WHEREAS, Katherine Falco, 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
citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily respond
without thought of danger or reward when others are in need of help; and

WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; Katherine Falco
is one such individual; 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 such high standards,

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
commend Katherine Falco 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 Katherine Falco.