Commending Jose Cristales for his heroic actions in saving a woman trapped under a vehicle.

The bill commends Jose Cristales, an off-duty firefighter, for his heroic actions on September 12, 2024, when he saved a woman trapped under a vehicle in Brooklyn. Using his life-saving training, Cristales orchestrated a plan with nearby construction workers to lift the vehicle and free the woman. His actions exemplify the values of training, teamwork, and heroism. The New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate, recognizes Cristales for his exceptional, heroic, and humanitarian act.

Commending Jose Cristales for his heroic actions in saving a woman trapped under a vehicle.

The bill commends Jose Cristales, an off-duty firefighter, for his heroic actions on September 12, 2024, when he saved a woman trapped under a vehicle in Brooklyn. Using his life-saving training, Cristales orchestrated a plan with nearby construction workers to lift the vehicle and free the woman. His actions exemplify the values of training, teamwork, and heroism. The New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate, recognizes Cristales for his exceptional, heroic, and humanitarian act.