Bill Text: NY J01277 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Officer Mark Conklin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01277 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01277-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1277

BY: Senator BORRELLO

        COMMENDING  Officer Mark Conklin 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 custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor  those  distinguished  officers  and  citizens  who  would  devote
themselves  to public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence
in providing  for  the  care  and  welfare  of  the  citizens  of  their
communities and this great Empire State; 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; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud  to  commend  Officer
Mark  Conklin  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, At 12:16 a.m.  on  Monday,  July  19,  2021,  Officer  Mark
Conklin  of  the  Jamestown  Police  Department was on a service call on
Baker Street when he was notified of a possible structure  fire  up  the
road;  responding  without  hesitation,  Officer  Conklin  ran up to the
property as heavy flames were shooting from the porch; and

  WHEREAS, In spite of the danger, Officer Mark Conklin entered a side
door and lifted a child, carrying the youngster to  safety  outside;  he
then  returned  to  the  side of the property and yelled to at least two
occupants still inside, "Jump, jump, I got you. I got you!"; two  adults
leapt  into  Officer  Conklin's  arms  and were reunited with their four
children who had already escaped the fire; and

  WHEREAS, Unfortunately,  the  two-story  home,  located  behind  116
William  Street,  was  destroyed in the fire; however, due to the astute
and courageous actions of Officer Mark Conklin, all six members  of  the
family were saved from certain peril and are being assisted by the local
chapter of the American Red Cross; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body that those
dedicated public servants who unselfishly  devote  their  lives  to  the
preservation  of  order  and the protection of others are worthy and due
full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  Officer  Mark  Conklin  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 Officer Mark Conklin.