Senate Resolution No. 1582
BY: Senator GALLIVAN
COMMENDING Simon Lissner 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
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, nobly risking
their own lives in an effort to preserve the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Simon Lissner 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; 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, The Lissner family's home on Tarn Trail in Concord, New
York, caught fire in the early morning of Monday, January 19, 2026;
Simon Lissner, a man dedicated to a life of service to others, was
instrumental in notifying his family members of the blaze and ushering
them to safety; and
WHEREAS, With his bravery and quick thinking, Simon Lissner was able
to protect the lives of his wife, their daughter, and their daughter's
boyfriend; and
WHEREAS, A revered citizen and veteran with 33 years of courageous
military service and three tours of duty overseas, Simon Lissner retired
from the United States Air Force as a medic; and
WHEREAS, With his experience as a medic and as an avid skier, Simon
Lissner was on his fifteenth season of volunteer service with the
Kissing Bridge Ski Patrol at the time of his passing; and
WHEREAS, Simon Lissner was a respected medical technician for the
Buffalo Niagara Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS); and
WHEREAS, A truly brave and courageous individual, Simon Lissner
played a vital role in this extraordinary rescue effort and should be
praised by the people of this great Empire State for his swift actions
in working to preserve the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Simon Lissner, in his spontaneous and heroic act, has so
aptly demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of
others, personifying, by virtue of his action, the collective concern of
citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily respond
without thought of danger or reward when others need help; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Simon Lissner 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; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Simon Lissner.
