LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Zachary Nutt upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed
upon an individual by the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Zachary Nutt
upon the occasion of his 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, Born on December 28, 1994, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, to
his parents Kevin and Sally Nutt, Zachary Nutt is a firefighter with the
Cuba Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Nutt lives in Cuba, New York, having graduated from
Cuba-Rushford Central School in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Nutt is a contractor and respected member of his
community who has dedicated himself to making his community safe; and
WHEREAS, On February 21, 2015, Zachary Nutt braved fire and danger to
attempt rescue of domestic violence victims advocate Shannon Pepper
after flames erupted from Erin's Isle Apartments in Cuba, New York; and
WHEREAS, For his heroic actions, Zachary Nutt was awarded the Cuba
Fire Department's Fireman of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Special recognition should be given to those who work so
assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and they should be
acknowledged publicly for their heroic actions as firefighters in this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cuba Fire Department Firefighter Zachary Nutt upon the occasion of
his designation as a recipient of the 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 tran-
smitted to Mr. Zachary Nutt.