Bill > K00655

This resolution honors Christina Scofield as Civilian of the Year 2025 at the 131st Annual Convention of the Central New York Firefighters Association, recognizing her heroic actions on June 19, 2024, when she discovered two young children (a two-year-old and a five-year-old) locked in a vehicle on a 99-degree day without adult supervision. Upon finding the children in a potentially life-threatening situation, Scofield quickly called authorities, attempted to cool the children with a water-soaked towel, and after the police arrived, noticed the two-year-old losing consciousness and immediately brought her to a cool space while waiting for emergency medical services. The resolution praises Scofield's quick thinking, bravery, and commitment to public safety, highlighting that the Civilian of the Year Award is presented to individuals outside the fire service who demonstrate extraordinary courage, compassion, or service in support of emergency responders or their fellow citizens. The legislative body resolves to honor Scofield, transmit a copy of the resolution to her, and recognize her actions as embodying the highest ideals of civic responsibility.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K655