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This resolution commends Johnathan Rudat for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor, recognizing his extraordinary heroism. Born in 2004 in Schenectady, New York, Rudat is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) working for Colonie EMS who graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a Paramedic degree. While traveling in Germany, he demonstrated exceptional courage by intervening when two women were being attacked on public transit, protecting them and sustaining serious wounds in the process. The resolution highlights Rudat's multifaceted background, including his work in emergency services, experience with the Dresden City Fire Brigade, and skills in martial arts and modeling. By recognizing Rudat, the Legislative Body aims to honor an individual who exemplifies compassion, bravery, and a willingness to help others without regard for personal safety, embodying the spirit of community service and heroism valued by the State of New York.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1289