LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Emergency
Rescue Company No. 9, Freeport Fire Department, to be celebrated March
13, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations within the State of New York which
provide vital emergency medical rescue services; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate
the 50th Anniversary of Emergency Rescue Company No. 9, Freeport Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its Anniversary Dinner Dance at the
Bridgeview Yacht Club, Island Park, New York, on Friday, March 13, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Volunteer ambulance corps are an important part of the safety
net of America's healthcare system; they provide lifesaving care to
those in need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; throughout the 50 year history of Emergency Rescue Company No.
9, Freeport Fire Department, its members have worked tirelessly to bring
the best quality of care to the residents of the local community; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Fire Chief Kevin G. Muldow-
ney, each and every member involved with Emergency Rescue Company No. 9,
past and present, are deserving of the highest commendation for their
contributions to the noble missions of this lifesaving organization; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Emergency Rescue Company No. 9,
Freeport Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emergency Rescue Company No. 9, Freeport Fire Department.