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This resolution commends Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, and Donato Jellenich, three juniors from Whitesboro High School, for receiving the Liberty Medal, which is the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate. On May 17, 2025, after leaving their high school prom, these teenagers heroically responded to a nearby fire by taking immediate and coordinated action: Aidan Kane alerted potential residents by pounding on the home's door, Tyler Sodja investigated the burning garage to ensure no one was inside, and Donato Jellenich contacted emergency services. Their quick thinking and teamwork successfully evacuated two children and their father from the at-risk home, potentially preventing a tragic outcome. The resolution highlights their selfless actions as exemplifying the spirit of community service and demonstrates how ordinary citizens can voluntarily respond to emergencies without regard for personal risk. The document also notes that after graduation, Aidan Kane hopes to become a New York State Trooper, and Tyler Sodja is interested in attending law school, further emphasizing their commitment to public service.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1148