LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kim A. Kosteczko upon the occasion of
receiving the Police Chief's 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, in an effort to preserve the life of another; 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 Kim
A. Kosteczko upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's 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 July 1, 2010, Kim A. Kosteczko heard a vehicle accident
outside her home; she ran outside to come to the immediate assistance of
the victim whose car had been overturned and whose arm was pinned under
the vehicle; several bystanders were able to lift the car off of the
victim's arm, but the victim was still in danger due to unremitting
blood loss; and
WHEREAS, Fortunately for the victim, an astute Kim A. Kosteczko fash-
ioned a tourniquet out of her husband's shirt and was able to stop the
bleeding; due to her immediate response and spontaneous heroic actions,
a potentially life-threatening situation was averted; and
WHEREAS, Kim A. Kosteczko should be meritoriously commended for
remaining calm under pressure and for showing valor and true courage
while performing a lifesaving deed; and
WHEREAS, Through her spontaneous and heroic actions, Kim A. Kosteczko
demonstrated her character and her compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying, by virtue of her 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 Kim A. Kosteczko upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's
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 Kim A. Kosteczko.