A resolution recognizing the uncommon valor of Wesley Autry of New York, New York.

Whereas Wesley Autry is a citizen of New York, New York;

Whereas Wesley Autry is a veteran of the United States Navy;

Whereas Wesley Autry witnessed a fellow subway passenger suffer from a seizure and fall onto the train tracks;

Whereas Wesley Autry was compelled by his belief that he should do the right thing and serve as an example to his 2 young daughters;

Whereas Wesley Autry 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 Autry’s courageous actions is now recovering at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York;

Whereas Wesley Autry has conducted himself with the utmost humility in the midst of his newfound fame; and

Whereas Wesley Autry stands out as an example of selflessness to members of his community, his State, and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it