LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Erich Rechenberger upon the occasion
of being honored by Rockland County at the 5th Annual Rockland County
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Recognition Awards Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to individuals who devote their purposeful lives to serving
others, expressing its highest regard and admiration for their skill and
courageous dedication to protecting and caring for the residents of our
great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend Erich
Rechenberger upon the occasion of being honored by Rockland County with
the Youth Member of the Year Award at its 5th Annual EMS Recognition
Awards Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, The ceremony, the highlight of Rockland County's observation
of Emergency Medical Services Week 2009, was held in Pomona, New York,
on May 13, 2009 to recognize the excellence of the county's EMS person-
nel, both professional and volunteer, and the invaluable role they play
in the lives of the citizens of Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, Erich Rechenberger devotes numerous hours to the Nanuet
Volunteer Ambulance Corps and was elected Captain of its Youth Corps; he
assists in scheduling and coordinating with all youth advisors for
training sessions and meetings and truly merits the Rockland County EMS
2009 Youth Member of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services personnel and team members are a
vital part of the safety net of America's healthcare system, providing
lifesaving care to those in need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
individuals, such as Erich Rechenberger, who accept that the preserva-
tion of life is a sacred responsibility and make that responsibility
their own, and is pleased to have the opportunity to recognize the
sacrifices and contributions they make to the welfare and safety of
their neighbors and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals of
such noble aims and accomplishments richly merit the appreciation and
support of a grateful community and should be celebrated and recognized,
as well, by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Erich Rechenberger upon the occasion of being honored by Rock-
land County with the Youth Member of the Year Award at its 5th Annual
EMS Recognition Awards Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Erich Rechenberger.