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This resolution commends Tom Drumm for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of his heroic actions on April 23, 2024. While driving on Route 31 in Clay, New York, Drumm witnessed an SUV crash into a retention pond and immediately responded by swimming to the vehicle, helping another individual rescue a woman from the submerged car. Notably, Drumm remained in the freezing water to thoroughly check the vehicle for additional passengers or pets before exiting, demonstrating extraordinary courage and selflessness. The resolution highlights that Drumm's actions exemplify the spirit of community and compassion, showing how ordinary citizens can voluntarily respond to emergencies without regard for personal risk. By awarding him the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate seeks to recognize and honor Drumm's swift, calm, and heroic intervention that likely saved a life, and the resolution will be formally transmitted to him as a testament to his bravery.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J192