Bill > J00016

This resolution commends Jack Crabbe, a 15-year-old high school student from Victor, New York, for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor, after heroically saving his father's life during a golf outing. On August 31, 2024, when his father suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing on the golf course, Jack immediately called 9-1-1 and began performing CPR, a skill he had learned the previous year in school. As the only person present who knew how to administer CPR, he maintained the recommended chest compression rhythm while other golfers and staff supported him. First responders arrived and used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to restart his father's heart, and medical professionals later credited Jack's quick actions with saving his father's life. The resolution highlights that out-of-hospital cardiac arrests have a low survival rate, with CPR potentially doubling a victim's chances of survival. By recognizing Jack's courageous and compassionate act, the resolution aims to inspire others to learn CPR and emphasizes how individual preparedness and quick thinking can make a significant difference in emergency situations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J16