Assembly Resolution No. 245
BY: M. of A. Burke
HONORING the members of the Buffalo Bills Training
and Medical Staff for their immediate and heroic
actions in saving the life of Buffalo Bills safety
Damar Hamlin
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals within the State of New York who, in the course of
their jobs, perform acts of heroic dimension; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the members of the Buffalo Bills Training and Medical Staff for their
immediate and heroic actions in saving the life of Buffalo Bills safety
Damar Hamlin; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, January 2, 2023, during the primetime NFL Week
17 match-up between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals,
24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest
after making a routine tackle within the first nine minutes of the
game's first quarter; and
WHEREAS, Damar Hamlin's heartbeat was restored on the field at
Paycor Stadium after Buffalo Bills' Training and Medical Staff, most
notably Assistant Athletic Trainer Denny Kellington, spent several
minutes administering CPR surrounded by players from both organizations
who circled together and knelt in prayer; and
WHEREAS, With his fight captivating the world, Damar Hamlin spent
most of the days following his collapse on a ventilator in critical
condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center while the NFL
world, the sports world, and all of humanity came together in support of
No. 3; and
WHEREAS, Damar Hamlin's recovery continues to trend in a positive
direction; his ventilator was removed, his neurologic function remains
intact, and he has since been released from the hospital and returned to
his beloved community of Buffalo, New York, all thanks to the
preparedness and expertise of this extraordinary Buffalo Bills care
team; and
WHEREAS, Justly recognized as heroes, the training and medical staff
of the Buffalo Bills richly merit the admiration of this Legislative
Body and the Buffalo community for their consummate, swift action in
saving the life of this young man; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, they should be meritoriously commended for
remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage
while performing this lifesaving deed; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of their duties, the remarkable members
of the Buffalo Bills Training and Medical Staff demonstrated their
character as well as their compassion for the welfare of their team;
they truly are tremendous assets to the Buffalo Bills organization; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when an act
of such heroism is brought to our official attention, the same should be
memorialized for the edification and emulation of all; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the members of the Buffalo Bills Training and Medical Staff for
their immediate and heroic actions in saving the life of Buffalo Bills
safety Damar Hamlin; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Buffalo Bills training and medical
staff.
