LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Stewart McKenzie upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Police Chief's Association of Ulster County's
Meritorious Police Service Lifesaving Award on May 8, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York, there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Deputy Stewart
McKenzie upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's Association
of Ulster County's Meritorious Police Service Lifesaving Award at its
Law Enforcement Awards Banquet, to be held at the Hillside Manor in
Kingston, New York, on Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In the year 2008, Ulster County's Sheriff's Deputy Stewart
McKenzie was credited with saving the lives of three different individ-
uals in three separate incidents; on June 26, 2008, he was on routine
patrol when he responded to an industrial accident in the Town of
Rochester; and
WHEREAS, Upon arrival, Deputy McKenzie found an adult male who had
suffered a deep laceration from a hand grinder to the femoral artery of
his left leg just above the knee; Deputy McKenzie immediately stemmed
the flow of blood with pressure and trauma bandages until the Emergency
Medical Technicians arrived; as a result of quick assessment, knowledge,
and action, the subject made a full recovery from a life threatening
injury; and
WHEREAS, On September 28, 2008, Deputy McKenzie responded to assist
the Kingston Police Department; there was a fight involving weapons and
upon arriving at the scene, Deputy McKenzie found a male subject who
suffered a stab wound to the left armpit; as a result of the stabbing,
the victim's brachial artery had been severed causing severe blood loss;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy McKenzie applied a tourniquet to the wound and the
victim was flown to Albany Medical Center where he underwent life saving
surgery; as a result of Deputy McKenzie's quick response and action,
this subject survived his life threatening injury; and
WHEREAS, On November 21, 2008, Deputy McKenzie responded to a medical
emergency in the Town of Rochester reporting a female choking on her
food; upon arrival, Deputy McKenzie found an unconscious 63-year-old
female who had a faint pulse and her airway was completely obstructed;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy McKenzie lifted her up from her chair and performed
the "Heimlich Maneuver" on her; as a result, he was able to dislodge the
obstruction and the victim began to breathe on her own; in the event of
his quick response and action, the woman survived this life threatening
situation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Deputy Stewart McKenzie upon the occasion of receiving the Police

Chief's Association of Ulster County's Meritorious Police Service Life-
saving Award on May 8, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Stewart McKenzie.