Bill Text: NY J02897 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2897 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02897 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02897-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2897

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        COMMENDING  Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg upon
        the occasion of their designation as recipients 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 Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg upon  the  occasion  of  their
designation as recipients 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, A Buffalo community came together on Sunday, May 29,  2022,
at  Canisius  College  to  celebrate  the life of Zaire Goodman, a local
21-year-old who miraculously survived the shootings at Tops Market which
claimed 10 lives; and

  WHEREAS, During the event, partygoers  suddenly  began  yelling  for
help after a 61-year-old guest went into cardiac arrest; and

  WHEREAS,  Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg, who were both attending
the celebration, came to the aid of the victim who  was  on  the  floor,
face down and unconscious; and

  WHEREAS, After confirming the woman was without a pulse, Mo Sumbundu
and  Tearah  Massenburg  immediately  began  a  rhythmic series of chest
compressions,  yet  gained  no  response;  realizing  a  defibrillator's
electric  shock was now desperately needed, the duo shouted for help all
while continuing CPR; and

  WHEREAS, A defibrillator was then retrieved, during  which  time  Mo
Sumbundu  and Tearah Massenburg shocked their patient twice, keeping her
going until an emergency squad from the Buffalo Fire Department arrived;
and

  WHEREAS, Thanks to the selfless response of Mo Sumbundu  and  Tearah
Massenburg, the female victim has moved out of intensive care at Buffalo
General  Medical  Center  and  is  making  progress  in  the  hospital's
cardiovascular unit; and

  WHEREAS, Two truly brave and courageous men, Mo Sumbundu and  Tearah
Massenburg  played a vital role in this extraordinary rescue effort, and
should be praised by the people of this great  Empire  State  for  their
astute actions in preserving the life of another; and


  WHEREAS,  Moreover,  Mo  Sumbundu  and  Tearah  Massenburg should be
meritoriously commended  for  remaining  calm  under  pressure  and  for
showing valor and true courage while performing a lifesaving deed; and

  WHEREAS, Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg, in their spontaneous and
heroic  acts,  have so aptly demonstrated their character and compassion
for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of their actions, 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 Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg upon  the  occasion  of  their
designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed
upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mo Sumbundu and Tearah Massenburg.