Commending Eric VanAuken 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

This Senate resolution formally commends Eric VanAuken for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. The document recognizes his heroic actions on August 1, 2024, when he and another rescuer saved a drowning coworker at the Lake George Club by performing CPR and coordinating emergency care. The text details the rescue sequence, from VanAuken's initial attempt to save the victim to the successful medical intervention that stabilized the individual's condition. Ultimately, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge VanAuken's bravery and compassion without altering any laws or policies.