Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank and honor the brave first responders who risked their lives to save Hudson Valley families after a catastrophic gas explosion in Wappingers Falls injured 15 in our community last month, several severely. Officer Devin Ludwig, Investigator Andrew Hettinger, and Firefighter John Marko Nuculovic ran back into extreme peril to carry out victims trapped inside the smoldering rubble. John himself refused medical attention for injuries sustained during the rescue until all others were out safely. Firefighter Raquan White pulled an injured victim from the scene, and with backup medical personnel still en route, took it upon himself to transport the victim to a nearby hospital for immediate care, saving their life. Officer Corchado, Wappingers Falls Fire Chief Enson, Detective Sergeant Farrell, Lieutenant Reverri, Deputies Kemlage and Aronow, and contractors from J. Mullen & Sons are among the countless other heroes who displayed exceptional courage that day. Our Hudson Valley community and those affected in particular owe you a deep debt of gratitude that we will never be able to truly repay. ____________________”