LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Mamakating First Aid Squad upon
the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary, September 23, 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 Mamakating First Aid Squad upon the occasion of celebrating
its 50th Anniversary; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
Squad's Dinner Dance to be held at the Eagle's Nest in Bloomingburg, New
York, on Friday, September 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The date of the first organizational meeting of the Mamakat-
ing First Aid Squad was October 24, 1960; it was officially activated
and incorporated on March 13, 1961, and responded to its first call on
April 1, 1961; 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 first aid squad 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 Mamakating First Aid Squad 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, Under the talented guidance and leadership of its President,
JoAnn M. Salamone, the Mamakating First Aid Squad continues to offer the
community the finest emergency service in the area; it has played a
vital role in the continued health and well-being of the citizens of the
Mamakating community; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents this Legislative Body with
a unique opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to the Mamakating
First Aid Squad; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to 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 Mamakating First Aid Squad upon the occasion of celebrating
its 50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to JoAnn M. Salamone, President, Mamakating First Aid Squad,
P.O. Box 525, Wurtsboro, New York 12790.