Bill Text: NY K00314 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs for their heroic efforts to rescue stranded people during the Western New York Blizzard of 2022
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00314 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-K00314-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 314 BY: M. of A. Wallace COMMENDING the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs for their heroic efforts to rescue stranded people during the Western New York Blizzard of 2022 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 the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs for their heroic efforts to rescue stranded people during the Western New York Blizzard of 2022; and WHEREAS, From December 21-26, 2022, a historic extratropical cyclone created winter storm conditions, including blizzards, high winds, snowfall, or record cold temperatures across the majority of the United States and parts of Canada; Buffalo, New York, and the surrounding areas experienced almost two full days of blizzard/zero-visibility conditions on the 23rd and 24th; and WHEREAS, During this catastrophic blizzard which buried Buffalo and the Western New York Region in nearly 52 inches of snow, countless numbers of people were left stuck on snow-filled roadways as emergency personnel were unable to push through extremely dangerous whiteout conditions; and WHEREAS, Members of the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs were out around-the-clock during the blizzard, working to rescue people and get essential workers to their jobs; and WHEREAS, From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, members of the various clubs used heavy-duty equipment designed to shape trails for snowmobiles to rescue 41 people from Main Street in Clarence, New York, including state troopers, ambulance workers, and a firefighter; they also worked with the Newstead Fire Company, New York State Police and the Newstead and Akron Highway Departments to pick up drivers and get them to plow trucks; and WHEREAS, On Christmas Day, these dedicated members gave up time with their families to bring nurses from the Clarence/Amherst area to Buffalo General Hospital, an Emergency Room doctor to Sister's Hospital, and a Buffalo Police Department Officer to his police station; and WHEREAS, Some of the clubs who gave up time with their families during the holiday season to take care of their neighbors include the Pioneers Sno-Surfers Sardinia Snowmobile Club, WNY Snowmobile Club of Eden Trail Blazers, WNY Snowmobile Club of Boston, and the Northern Erie Sno-Seekers Snowmobile Club; and WHEREAS, Justly recognized as heroes, the members of the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs richly merit the admiration of this Legislative Body and their community for their consummate, swift actions in saving the lives of numerous people; moreover, they should be meritoriously commended for remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage while performing these lifesaving deeds; and WHEREAS, The members of the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs 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 the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs for their heroic efforts to rescue stranded people during the Western New York Blizzard of 2022; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Erie County Federation of Snow Mobile Clubs, and to President David Waples and Treasurer Richard McNamara.