J 1124: Honoring Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and their home

 Senate Resolution No. 1124 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and their home WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, nobly risking their own lives to preserve the life of another; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and their home; and WHEREAS, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall are high school students from Whitesboro and Dolgeville, New York, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Morgan Randall noticed an emergency while driving together from their high school prom to their friend's home; and WHEREAS, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall approached a garage engulfed in flames next to a home; despite having just left their high school prom, the four teenagers immediately took action to assist at the scene; and WHEREAS, Aidan Kane went to the front door of the home next to the burning garage and began pounding on the door in hopes to alert any residents of the increasingly dangerous situation; and WHEREAS, Tyler Sodja went towards the burning garage to investigate the fire and ensure no one was inside the burning structure; and WHEREAS, Donato Jellenich immediately contacted local emergency services to prevent the spread of the fire; and WHEREAS, With their teamwork and brave immediate reactions, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall were able to evacuate two children and their father from the at-risk home and alert emergency services of the dangerous situation; and WHEREAS, Morgan Randall cared for the two young girls that had evacuated until their father was able to get out of the home and emergency services arrived at the scene; and WHEREAS, The heroic and selfless actions of Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall protected the family from harm and assisted in preventing the further spread and destruction of the fire; without their noble actions, the scene on May 17, 2025, could have been tragic; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and their home in an emergency; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall.