LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew Pintchik upon the occasion of
receiving the Lovgren Award from the Park Slope Civic Council on June 3,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Matthew Pintchik upon the occasion of receiving the Lovgren Award from
the Park Slope Civic Council at its Annual Award Ceremony to be held at
Prospect Park Y, on Thursday, June 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Pintchik witnessed first hand the talent and excep-
tional works of EMS professionals; at a very young age his father
suffered from sudden cardiac arrest; the responding paramedics success-
fully revived him and from that day on Matthew was inspired and subse-
quently has dedicated his time and energies to aiding EMS; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Pintchik decided he wanted to be an EMT and help
others the way his family was helped; he studied and was licensed as an
EMT in 1982; in the same year he also became a Sergeant for the New York
City Police Department in the Auxiliary Emergency Service Unit where he
proudly served for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Matthew Pintchik joined Park Slope Volunteer Ambu-
lance Corps; soon thereafter he was elected Chairperson; for years he
took care of whatever was needed to ensure that the ambulance remained
in operation; from repairing vehicles to riding as an emergency medical
tech, he made sure the volunteers had what was needed to operate; today,
the ambulance has 35 active members and three vehicles, two of which
Matthew donated; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Pintchik has volunteered at hundreds of emergency
incidents throughout New York City over the years from the Con Edison
explosion in Gramercy Park, to plane crashes, to the attack on 9/11;
within 48 hours of 9/11, he had procured and donated two 40 foot tractor
loads of equipment for first responders including masks, gloves, water,
generators, buckets, lighting and other emergency supplies; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Pintchik is also the sponsor of the Second Chance
Brunch where people who were revived and their families get the chance
to meet the first responders who saved their lives; this year was the
16th annual ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Matthew Pintchik continues to be a supporter of
the New York City EMS Medal Day, now the FDNY Medal Day, which was
founded by his father who was infinitely grateful for the second chance
made possible due to the efforts of his first responders; and
WHEREAS, In addition to helping EMS, Matthew Pintchik also finds the
time to serve several other local organizations; since 1994, he has been
a member of the South Brooklyn Lions Club and has helped raise funds to
support numerous groups including Visions Camp for the Blind, Guide Dogs
for the Blind, Little League and Christian Help in Park Slope (CHIPS);
and
WHEREAS, The owner of Pintchik Paint, Matthew Pintchik worked closely
with the Mayor's Office providing paint and supplies for "Year One"
volunteers, enabling them to repaint an entire New York City school; he
also donated paint for Brooklyn anti-graffiti programs, as well as for
numerous houses of worship; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Pintchik has been recognized for his support of EMS
throughout New York City; he was given the title of FDNY Honorary
Assistant Chief in recognition of his dedication to the men and women of
EMS; he was also honored by the Brooklyn Borough President for providing
employment opportunities for people with disabilities at his family
business; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Matthew Pintchik has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his two-year-old son, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his father's
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Matthew Pintchik has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew Pintchik upon the occasion of receiving the Lovgren Award
from the Park Slope Civic Council on June 3, 2010; and he it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Pintchik.