Bill > J01293

This resolution commends Armando Gramajo and his daughter Shayla Gramajo for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of their heroic actions on May 5, 2024. During an incident in White Plains, New York, Armando, a former Guatemalan Army soldier and current bus driver, intervened when he saw a woman being attacked with a knife, using his military training to command the attacker to stop. He then called his daughter Shayla, a recently graduated physician's assistant, who used her medical knowledge to provide critical first aid by applying pressure to the victim's wounds and providing reassurance until emergency services arrived. The resolution highlights the Gramajo family's compassion, courage, and willingness to help others in dire situations, emphasizing how ordinary citizens can make a profound impact in their community by responding quickly and selflessly when someone is in need. By commending these individuals, the New York State Senate seeks to recognize and celebrate their extraordinary act of bravery and humanitarian service.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1293