[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 21 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 21

 Recognizing the uncommon valor of Wesley Autrey of New York, New York.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 8, 2007

  Mrs. Clinton (for herself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                            January 25, 2007

                Reported by Mr. Leahy, without amendment

                            January 26, 2007

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the uncommon valor of Wesley Autrey of New York, New York.

Whereas Wesley Autrey is a citizen of New York, New York;
Whereas Wesley Autrey is a veteran of the United States Navy;
Whereas Wesley Autrey has been a member in good standing of the Construction and 
        General Building Laborers' Local 79 since 1996;
Whereas Wesley Autrey witnessed a fellow subway passenger suffer from a seizure 
        and fall onto the train tracks;
Whereas Wesley Autrey was compelled by his belief that he should ``do the right 
        thing'' and serve as an example to his 2 young daughters;
Whereas Wesley Autrey demonstrated uncommon valor and tremendous bravery in 
        diving onto the train tracks to save the life of his fellow subway 
        passenger only moments before an incoming train passed over them;
Whereas the beneficiary of Wesley Autrey's courageous actions is now recovering 
        at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York;
Whereas Wesley Autrey has conducted himself with the utmost humility in the 
        midst of his newfound fame; and
Whereas Wesley Autrey stands out as an example of selflessness to members of his 
        community, his State, and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes that Wesley Autrey acted heroically by 
        putting his own life at risk to save that of his fellow 
        citizen; and
            (2) expresses its deep appreciation for Wesley Autrey's 
        example and the values that his actions represent.
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