LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Norman H. Haines upon the
occasion of his inclusion on the New York State EMS Memorial in Albany
on May 20, 2009

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as EMS volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate
the life of Norman H. Haines upon the occasion of his inclusion on the
New York State EMS Memorial in Albany on May 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Otsego County, Norman H. Haines believed in
giving back to the region he loved so much; he was a dedicated member of
the Laurens Fire District Emergency Squad who made the ultimate sacri-
fice on July 19, 2007, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Norman H. Haines joined the United States Army in 1945, and
was honorably discharged in 1947 as a technical sergeant; from 1951
until his retirement in 1979, he worked for the Bendix Corporation in
Sidney; and
WHEREAS, Norman H. Haines left a legacy which will long endure the
passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served
and befriended; he was predeceased by his wife, Janet, a son, Russell
William Haines, a brother, H. Sandford Haines, and two sisters, Helen
Hawver and Pauline Murphy, and is survived by his significant other,
Pauline Carr, his children, Richard N. Haines, Judith Koopman and her
husband, Richard, and Jacqueline O'Dell, a sister, Marian Haines, six
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews,
all of whom felt privileged to be a part of his life and rejoiced in his
many achievements; and
WHEREAS, An important part of the safety net of the healthcare system
in America, EMS volunteers provide lifesaving care to those in need, 24
hours a day, seven days a week; access to quality emergency care dramat-
ically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience
sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life is
a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by
serving as EMS volunteers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
celebrate the life of Norman H. Haines upon the occasion of his inclu-
sion on the New York State EMS Memorial in Albany on May 20, 2009; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Norman H. Haines.