New York Senate Bill J01124

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/28/25
• Refer: 5/28/25

Caption

Honoring Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall in recognition of their prompt and heroic actions to save a family and their home

Summary

This resolution honors Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, Donato Jellenich, and Morgan Randall, four high school students from Whitesboro and Dolgeville, New York, for their quick and courageous response to a fire on May 17, 2025. According to the resolution, the students noticed a garage engulfed in flames next to a home while returning from prom and immediately took action to warn the occupants, investigate whether anyone was inside the burning structure, and call emergency services. The resolution describes how their teamwork helped evacuate two children and their father from the threatened home and likely prevented greater injury and property loss. It also notes that Morgan Randall stayed with the children until their father and emergency responders arrived. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not create, amend, or repeal any state law; instead, it formally commends the students and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to them.

Impact

This resolution has no regulatory or fiscal effect on state law or state agencies. It does not amend any statutes, create new rights or duties, or change local emergency-response procedures; its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative commendation recognizing the named individuals for heroic conduct.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill frames the students’ actions as selfless, brave, and life-saving, and the absence of recorded opposition, committee controversy, or vote dissent suggests broad, noncontroversial support for honoring them.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available record. Because the measure is a simple honorary resolution, any discussion would likely focus on the appropriateness of recognizing the students’ heroism rather than on legislative disagreement, and no opposing viewpoints or amendments are reflected in the provided materials.