Bill Text: NY J01328 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Peter Mixa posthumously 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
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2023-07-12 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01328 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01328-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1328
BY: Senator WEIK
COMMENDING Michael S. DeGregorio 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
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
caring concern and heroic acts of exemplary citizens who take prompt and
appropriate action in emergency situations, and in doing so, help others
to avert life-threatening danger; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Michael S.
DeGregorio 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, On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m.,
Lindernhurst Middle School security officer Michael S. DeGregorio was
patrolling the school when a 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a
12-year-old classmate, sustaining a life-threatening knife wound to his
groin; and
WHEREAS, Without regard for his own safety, Michael S. DeGregorio
immediately ran to the victim, and applying the lifesaving skills he
learned as a firefighter and former police officer he used his belt to
apply a tourniquet on the student's leg, stemming the profuse bleeding;
and
WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, local police officers responded and
also applied a tourniquet, and the boy was airlifted to Stony Brook
University Hospital where he recovered; and
WHEREAS, A native of Lindenhurst, Michael S. DeGregorio, known to
many as "Mikey D", joined the New York City Police Department after
graduating from high school; after many years of dedicated service, he
became a security officer with the Lindenhurst Middle School; and
WHEREAS, On August 1, 1989, Michael S. DeGregorio joined Hook,
Ladder and Engine No. 2 of the Lindenhurst Fire Department; he quickly
rose through the ranks serving as Lieutenant, Captain and Chief from
April 2015 through April 2017, and again from April 2021 through April
2023; and
WHEREAS, Michael S. DeGregorio is also a member of the Lindenhurst
Fire Police and Dive Team; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Dorina and their
three children, Gabriella, Joseph and Gianna, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Praised for his swift actions, Michael S. DeGregorio
demonstrated his true character and genuine compassion for the welfare
of others, personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective
concern of ordinary citizens across the community of the State of New
York who voluntarily respond when others are in need; and
WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Michael S. DeGregorio richly
merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his
consummate courage and heroic actions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael S. DeGregorio 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 be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael S. DeGregorio.
