This resolution recognizes and honors the nominees for the Medal of Valor, which is awarded to first responders who demonstrate exceptional bravery and selflessness in their duties. The nominees include Captain Donald Lawson of the New Martinsville Police and Darrell Lambert, a Lake Volunteer Firefighter. Captain Lawson is commended for his heroic actions during a welfare check, where he rescued two individuals from a residence filled with carbon monoxide, risking his own health in the process. Similarly, Firefighter Lambert is acknowledged for his courageous response to a house fire, where he entered the burning structure without protective gear to save a trapped victim, sustaining injuries in the process.

The West Virginia Legislature expresses its admiration for the nominees' extraordinary acts of valor, which exemplify their commitment to protecting human life despite personal risks. The resolution formally confirms that both Captain Lawson and Firefighter Lambert will be awarded the Medal of Valor for their outstanding service. Additionally, it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Governor Patrick Morrisey, ensuring that their bravery is recognized at the highest levels of state government.