Senate Resolution No. 2248

BY: Senator TEDISCO

COMMENDING Amelia Juracka 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 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 in an effort to preserve the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Amelia Juracka 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, In the summer of 2023, twelve-year-old Girl Scout, Amelia
Juracka, of Greenfield Center, New York, attended a family gathering at
a relative's home; some of the attendees were enjoying the swimming
pool; and

WHEREAS, No one noticed that Amelia Juracka's two-year-old cousin,
Oliver, had fallen into the deep end of the pool; and

WHEREAS, Recalling the lessons on water safety she learned as a
camper at Hidden Lake Girl Scout Camp, Amelia Juracka realized that
little Oliver was in danger; without hesitation, she jumped into the
pool and swam to him, pulling him out of the water; thankfully, the
toddler was unharmed because of this Girl Scout's quick thinking and
bravery; and

WHEREAS, For the expediency with which Amelia Juracka acted to save
her cousin, she will be awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor on Friday,
May 17, 2024; in 2023, only 27 Girl Scouts received this honor
nationwide; and

WHEREAS, Amelia Juracka, 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 need help; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Amelia Juracka 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 Amelia Juracka.