Senate Resolution No. 2905

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMENDING Dan Rosenberger 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 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 in an effort 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 Dan Rosenberger 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, On the afternoon of Friday, September 2, 2022, while on
vacation with his family in Cape Cod, off-duty Larchmont Firefighter Dan
Rosenberger rushed to the aid of an unconscious man; and

WHEREAS, Without hesitation, Dan Rosenberger assessed the patient,
determined he had no pulse, and began administering CPR; while
performing compressions, he also coached the patient's girlfriend on
properly giving rescue breaths until local emergency responders arrived
on the scene; and

WHEREAS, The patient regained consciousness and was transported to a
local health facility; and

WHEREAS, In addition to serving as an EMT and Firefighter with the
Larchmont Fire Department, Dan Rosenberger is a Registered Nurse at the
White Plains Center for Nursing Care; and

WHEREAS, A truly brave and courageous man, Dan Rosenberger played a
vital role in this extraordinary rescue effort, and should be praised by
the people of this great Empire State for his astute actions in
preserving the life of another; and

WHEREAS, Dan Rosenberger, in his spontaneous and heroic act, has so
aptly demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of
others, personifying, by virtue of his action, the collective concern of
ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily
respond without thought of danger or reward when others are in need of
help; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dan Rosenberger 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 be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dan Rosenberger.