LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Guy E. Churchill upon the occasion of
receiving the Police Chiefs Association of Ulster County's Meritorious
Citizenship Heroism Award on May 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, remaining calm
under pressure, to come to the assistance of persons in peril; and
WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of human life are cherished values,
worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is proud to honor an indi-
vidual who would serve to protect these ideals; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Guy
E. Churchill upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chiefs Associ-
ation of Ulster County's Meritorious Citizenship Heroism Award, to be
celebrated at its Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at
Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, On October 6, 2010, a call was placed to emergency personnel
reporting a woman had been kidnapped; the victim, who was reported
injured, was forced to drive her kidnapper from the scene; ultimately,
the vehicle was overturned; and
WHEREAS, Fortunately for the victim, Guy E. Churchill happened upon
the overturned automobile in the middle of the rural road, and due to
his immediate response and spontaneous heroic actions, the kidnapper
fled the scene and a potentially life-threatening situation was averted;
and
WHEREAS, Guy E. Churchill should be meritoriously commended for
remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage
while coming to the assistance of a woman in need; and
WHEREAS, Through his spontaneous and heroic actions, Guy E. Churchill
demonstrated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective concern of ordi-
nary citizens across the community of New York State who voluntarily
respond without the thought of danger or reward when others are in need
of help; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Guy E. Churchill upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chiefs
Association of Ulster County's Meritorious Citizenship Heroism Award on
May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Guy E. Churchill.