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NY J02728
Resolution
Status
9/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Stec
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AI Summary
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Eric VanAuken is commended for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor, for heroic and humanitarian acts.
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On August 1, 2024, VanAuken rescued a non-swimming coworker who unexpectedly dove into Lake George near the Lake George Club dock and began drowning.
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VanAuken and sailing instructor Brandon Gruttemeyer located the victim under 10-12 feet of water and administered CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
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The victim was stabilized by emergency medical services, transferred to Albany Medical Center where an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine supported recovery.
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The resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to Eric VanAuken in recognition of his courageous and life-saving actions.
Legislative Description
Commending Eric VanAuken 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
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
9/23/2024