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This resolution commends Sarah Brown for receiving the Liberty Medal, which is the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of her heroic actions on March 21, 2025. While driving in Cheektowaga, a Buffalo suburb, Brown witnessed a car crash involving a 60-year-old man who had experienced a medical emergency and was unresponsive. As bystanders called for someone with CPR knowledge, Brown, who is CPR-certified, immediately jumped out of her car and performed chest compressions, successfully reviving the man and ultimately saving his life. The resolution highlights Brown's additional contributions as a paraprofessional in the Buffalo Public School District and a professional fashion model, emphasizing her commitment to community service, compassion, and personal strength. By recognizing Brown's spontaneous and courageous intervention, the resolution portrays her as an exemplary citizen who embodies the collective spirit of New Yorkers who are willing to help others in critical moments without hesitation or expectation of reward.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1116