LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Mark B. Davis,
emergency responder

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York who, in the course of their jobs, are
called upon to perform vital emergency medical rescue services within
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, 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, It is with deep regret that this Legislative Body records the
passing of Mark B. Davis of Cape Vincent, New York, age 25, who trag-
ically died on January 31, 2010, while engaged in the performance of his
duties as an emergency responder for the Cape Vincent Volunteer Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, New York State officials and the
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community will come together for a
special remembrance ceremony to honor Mark B. Davis and other brave New
York EMS personnel who lost their lives in the line-of-duty; during this
ceremony the name of Mark B. Davis, and the other brave deceased EMS
personnel, will be placed on the memorial in remembrance of their ulti-
mate sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, Located on the Plaza level of the Empire State Plaza in Alba-
ny, New York, in keeping with the theme of the National EMS Memorial,
the New York State EMS memorial features a large granite tablet with a
graceful and flowing "Tree of Life" engraved into its slightly rounded
surface; an EMS star will be placed on the tree in honor of each member
who falls in the line-of-duty, bearing the member's name, organization
and date of death; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of his duties, Mark B. Davis demonstrated
character, commitment and compassion for the welfare of others, and was
a tremendous asset to his EMS Unit, acting with bravery and steady
precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency situations;
and
WHEREAS, Mark B. Davis exemplified what it truly means to give of
himself in providing vital emergency medical rescue services in keeping
with the noble missions of lifesaving organizations; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of emergency responder Mark B. Davis; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Mark B. Davis.