J 1291: Commending Danielle Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

 Senate Resolution No. 1291 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Danielle Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who demonstrate great courage and diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Danielle Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, Danielle Johnson, a licensed nurse who lives in Barneveld, New York demonstrated remarkable compassion, ability and quick thinking while dealing with a very difficult and intense situation; and WHEREAS, While attending a Buffalo Bills game on September 18, 2025, Danielle Johnson noticed that a man nearby had slumped over, and lost color; and WHEREAS, Being a licensed nurse who assists people with developmental disabilities, Danielle Johnson quickly intervened and checked for the man's pulse; and WHEREAS, Unable to locate his pulse, Danielle Johnson immediately began to administer CPR; and WHEREAS, After five to ten minutes of CPR, Danielle Johnson was able to bring the man back to life; and WHEREAS, The emergency staff at the stadium were then able to take the man to receive further medical care and treat him; and WHEREAS, Danielle Johnson, in her spontaneous and heroic act, has so aptly demonstrated her character and compassion for the welfare of others, personifying, by virtue of her action, the collective concern of ordinary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily respond without thought of danger or reward when others are in need of help; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Danielle Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Danielle Johnson.