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This resolution commends Wendy Boyer, a Teacher Aide at Middlesex Valley School in the Marcus Whitman Central School District, for receiving the Liberty Medal, which is the New York State Senate's highest individual honor. The resolution highlights Boyer's heroic actions on May 15, 2024, when she saved a choking student's life by performing abdominal thrusts (formerly known as the Heimlich Maneuver) during lunchtime. Despite not being officially certified in first aid or CPR, Boyer had previously attended a Good Samaritan course that equipped her with life-saving skills. The resolution emphasizes her quiet, humble nature and her commitment to supporting individuals in need, particularly those who may not have adequate resources or support. By recognizing Boyer's courageous intervention, the New York State Senate aims to celebrate an ordinary citizen who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and preparedness, potentially preventing a tragic outcome and embodying the spirit of community support and selflessness.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J17