Bill Text: NY J03181 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Detective J. Matthew Barcak, Deputy David Schoonover, Sergeant Dennis Pavelski and Erika Harder for their prompt and heroic actions

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-05-27 - ADOPTED [J03181 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03181-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3181

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        COMMENDING  Detective  J.  Matthew  Barcak, Deputy
        David Schoonover, Sergeant Dennis Pavelski and Erika
        Harder for their prompt and heroic actions while  at
        the  scene  of  a  medical emergency on September 9.
        2019

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  officers  and  citizens  who  would  devote
themselves to public service, demonstrating great courage and  diligence
in  providing  for  the  care  and  welfare  of  the  citizens  of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York  there  are
certain  individuals  who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Detective
J. Matthew Barcak, Deputy David Schoonover, Sergeant Dennis Pavelski and
Erika Harder for their prompt and heroic actions while at the scene of a
medical emergency; and

  WHEREAS, On Monday, September 9, 2019, Broome County Deputy  Sheriff
Detective   J.   Matthew  Barcak,  Tioga  County  Sheriff  Deputy  David
Schoonover, and Binghamton Police Department  Sergeant  Dennis  Pavelski
were  working  as  instructors  on  the  property  of the old Binghamton
Psychiatric Hospital for the Officer Survival  portion  of  the  Zone  6
Police Academy recruit training; and

  WHEREAS, The three instructors were closing for the training day and
preparing for the following day when a fellow officer appeared to become
disoriented;  Detective  J.  Matthew  Barcak immediately called 911, and
instructed Broome County  Sherriff's  office  civilian  employee,  Erika
Harder,  to  search  the  victim's  car  for  evidence of a pre-existing
medical condition; and

  WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, the  man  began  to  display  signs  of
shallow  breathing and subsequently, lost consciousness; fortunately, he
came to long enough to mumble "bee sting" before he appeared to go  into
shock; and

  WHEREAS, The three instructors then loaded their fellow officer into
Detective  Barcak's  vehicle  and swiftly drove him down the hill to the
intersection of Court Street and Century Drive to  meet  with  emergency
medical personnel; during the short drive, the man stopped breathing and
upon  reaching  the bottom of the hill, Detective Barcak provided rescue
breaths and CPR until emergency medical personnel arrived; and

  WHEREAS, Due to the astute actions of Detective J.  Matthew  Barcak,
Deputy  David Schoonover, Sergeant Dennis Pavelski and Erika Harder, the
victim made a full recovery and returned to work 10 days later; and

  WHEREAS, It is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  those
dedicated  public  servants  who  unselfishly  devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others are  worthy  and  due
full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Detective J. Matthew Barcak, Deputy David  Schoonover,  Sergeant
Dennis  Pavelski  and  Erika  Harder for their prompt and heroic actions
while at the scene of a medical emergency on September 9. 2019;  and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Detective J. Matthew  Barcak,  Deputy  David  Schoonover,
Sergeant Dennis Pavelski and Erika Harder.