LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the College Point Volunteer Ambulance
Service upon the occasion of celebrating its 70th Anniversary, April 30,
2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give
outstanding service to the people of the Empire State, and whose
extraordinary achievements save the lives of their fellow citizens,
should be recognized because their efforts so profoundly strengthen our
shared commitment to family and community life; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service upon the occasion
of celebrating its 70th Anniversary; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the organization's 70th
Anniversary/Installation dinner to be held at Verdi's Whitestone; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; 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, Members of the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service are
required to comply with exacting professional standards; they give of
their valuable time to both learn the lifesaving methods to keep their
fellow man alive, and to learn security measures in an age when security
is vitally important to our Nation and this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The first volunteer ambulance squad in New York City and the
second in the State of New York, over the past 70 years the College
Point Volunteer Ambulance Service has devoted its time and energies in
all weather and hours to provide the people of College Point with quali-
ty pre-hospital care and transportation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service
has maintained a free dental clinic for the people of College Point for
over 40 years, and has been instrumental in assisting many start-up
volunteer squads in the New York City region, as well as providing mutu-
al aid to the surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, The College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service has responded
to over 100,000 calls for assistance during its history; it is a 911
participating member and provides assistance to the Fire Department of
the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service was a
significant contributor to the New York City Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene in efforts to immunize residents for the H1N1 and flu
vaccine; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought of our atten-
tion, they should be recognized, applauded and honored by all the citi-
zens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service upon the occasion
of celebrating its 70th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the College Point Volunteer Ambulance Service.