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Legislators Jackson and Schoenberger Recognize Nanuet Teachers and Parent for Quick Action in Nanuet Bus Fire
New City, NY (July 10, 2009)- Rockland County Legislators Bob Jackson and Ilan Schoenberger recognized Nanuet School District faculty and a parent for their collective action to ensure the safety of 44 A. MacArthur Barr Middle School Students when the bus they were on caught fire during a school field trip. The recognition took place on July 7, 2009, prior to the meeting of the Rockland County Legislature.
Legislators Jackson and Schoenberger presented Certificates of Appreciation to parent Jeff Coopersmith, Faculty Members JoAnn Fastiggi, Nikyta Jefferson, Eric Lanks, Jean Massaro, Brian Perry, Mike Silverman, Marissa Wolf, and Mary Passarella, School Nurse. Mr. Coopersmith, a parent, saw smoke coming from the bus and quickly signaled the driver to pull over. The faculty members took immediate charge of students and lead them a safe distance away from the bus and traffic. “If it wasn’t for the quick action of Mr. Coopersmith and the Nanuet faculty, the situation would have quickly escalated out of control”, said Legislator Jackson. “These individuals are to be commended for their immediate response, which saved these children from possible serious injury or worse”, stated Legislator Schoenberger.
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