LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service upon
the occasion of its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the concerned and caring work of citizens who voluntarily assist
in safeguarding the safety and welfare of their neighbors and community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service, Inc. upon the occasion of its 50th
Anniversary, to be celebrated at the organization's Annual Installation
Dinner on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the Islandia Marriott in
Islandia, New York; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer ambulance corps members 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; and
WHEREAS, Brentwood Legion Ambulance has been proudly and ably serving
the Suffolk County communities of Brentwood, North Bay Shore, Baywood
and Edgewood since 1959, a district of approximately 25 square miles
comprised of areas ranging from residential and retail to heavy indus-
try; and
WHEREAS, Included in Brentwood Legion Ambulance's district are the
Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center, the Grant Campus of Suffolk County
Community College and the CW Post Campus of Long Island University, an
Entenmann's Bakery facility, ADP/Broadridge, the Suffolk Police Depart-
ment's Third Precinct and Police Academy, the New York State Police
Troop L Barracks, the Brentwood Public School District, and the Deer
Park and Brentwood Train Stations; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Interstate 495, the Long Island Expressway, as
well as the Sagtikos State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway run
through the Brentwood Legion Ambulance district, as does the Long Island
Rail Road's Main Line; and
WHEREAS, Brentwood Legion Ambulance is a New York State certified
ambulance company which provides emergency ambulance service twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week to the level of Paramedic; it regularly
receives more than 6,000 calls a year and is the busiest ambulance
service in Suffolk County; and
WHEREAS, Led for its first 10 years, 1959-1968, by founder and first
President William J.A. Seymour, Brentwood Legion Ambulance has since
that time been ably guided by many outstanding men and women who have
willingly contributed their time, talent and expertise to their communi-
ty serving as President of Brentwood Legion Ambulance, all of whom merit
the recognition and appreciation of Suffolk County, Long Island and this
Legislative Body on behalf of the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the members of Brentwood Legion Ambulance's
emergency medical teams have engaged in specialized training and contin-
uing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; the people it serves
benefit daily from the caring concern and the knowledge and skills of
its highly trained members; and
WHEREAS, As the Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service celebrates 50 years
of service, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
significance of its service to the area's citizens, the unselfish dedi-
cation of its past and present members, and the support of a grateful
community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service upon the occasion of the cele-
bration of its 50th Anniversary on February 21, 2009, commending the
efforts of its dedicated volunteers, past and present, and applauding
its distinguished record of service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service, Inc.