Commending Brody Kaufman 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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) commending Brody Kaufman, a 17-year-old New York State resident and volunteer firefighter, for rescuing a kayaker in the Florida Keys on April 22, 2025. The resolution recognizes his heroic actions - using ropes to pull the victim 300-400 yards to safety during an emergency - and formally awards him the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor for humanitarian acts. The resolution will be sent to Kaufman as a formal commendation, with no new laws or policies enacted.