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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 5
BY SENATORS CLAITOR, ALARIO, ALLAIN, APPEL, BARROW, BISHOP,
BOUDREAUX, CARTER, CHABERT, COLOMB, CORTEZ,
DONAHUE, ERDEY, FANNIN, GATTI, HEWITT, JOHNS,
LAFLEUR, LAMBERT, LONG, LUNEAU, MARTINY, MILKOVICH,
MILLS, MIZELL, MORRELL, MORRISH, PEACOCK, PERRY,
PETERSON, RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, TARVER,
THOMPSON, WALSWORTH, WARD AND WHITE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Daniel Wesley of Central, Louisiana, for his heroic actions as a Good
Samaritan to render aid during a dangerous medical emergency.
WHEREAS, it is a tremendous personal sacrifice to come to the aid of another in
harm's way; however, Daniel Wesley exhibited extraordinary bravery and courage when
faced with bodily harm in an attempt to render medical assistance to a critically wounded
gunshot victim; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Wesley is a Christian, a Good Samaritan, and an altruist of the
highest order, who without hesitation ignored his own safety to offer medical assistance to
a stranger; and
WHEREAS, while a senior at Central High School, Daniel is matriculated in
emergency medical technician training and certification; and
WHEREAS, his parents were both first responders, with his father having been a
retired paramedic and EMS supervisor; Daniel responded to the crisis carrying his father's
medical kit; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2016, Daniel stopped to render aid to a gunshot victim
who had been left for dead along Essen Lane in Baton Rouge; although with his valiant
efforts and exceptional training, April Peck would later succumb to her injuries; and
WHEREAS, during this horrific emergency situation, the alleged assailant returned
to the scene to inflict mayhem on this Good Samaritan by shooting him twice; in the hip and
arm, and then hitting Daniel twice with his automobile; and
WHEREAS, since that fateful day, Daniel Wesley has endured numerous surgeries
to repair his body, and continues with countless hours of physical therapy to regain his
balance and mobility; and
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WHEREAS, during these trying times, Daniel displays a maturity far beyond his
seventeen years of age; determined to survive the attack, he treats every medical and
physiological obstacle in his recovery as a challenge to be overcome; all of these admirable
characteristics exemplify his strong will and unfaltering faith; and
WHEREAS, during his hospital convalescence, Governor John Bel Edwards and
First Lady Donna Edwards paid Daniel a visit to wish him a speedy recovery and remarked
that Daniel set an exemplary model of courage for others to emulate; the governor even
obliged his request for root beer flavored carbonated beverages; and
WHEREAS, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome stated
emphatically that, "Daniel was an example not only for young people, but for all of us"; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Central are very proud of their young hometown hero,
and Daniel cherishes each word of encouragement, bouquet of flowers, and visit as a
blessing; and
WHEREAS, Principal David Scott, along with the students and faculty of Central
High School, have kept his spirits high with numerous communications and fundraising
activities to offset his medical expenses; then welcomed Daniel back to school in
mid-January; and
WHEREAS, Daniel will celebrate his eighteenth birthday in April, and in May, he
shall receive his diploma and graduate along with his classmates, the 2017 Senior Class of
Central High School; and Daniel is confident that he will walk unaided in commencement
ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, despite these life-changing events, Daniel Wesley remains optimistic;
he has a bright future ahead, having displayed his capacity for the best attributes of humanity
and altruism; he walks in faith and looks for the good in all mankind.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Daniel Wesley for his heroic actions to save the life of another during a dangerous
medical emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby wish
continued success for Daniel Wesley in all his future endeavors.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Daniel Wesley of Central, Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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