LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Art Snyder upon the occasion of
accepting, on behalf of the Ulster County emergency response community,
an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles
Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala on March 22, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Art Snyder, upon the occasion of accepting, on behalf of the Ulster
County emergency response community, an American Red Cross of the Mid-
Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and
Ice Gala to be held at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York on Thurs-
day, March 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Fundamental Principles Award is presented annually to
individuals whose humanitarian efforts have made a real difference in
the Mid-Hudson Valley community and beyond and who, by their worthy
endeavors, have helped to prevent and alleviate suffering wherever it
may be found; and
WHEREAS, Art Snyder, Director of Emergency Communications and Emergen-
cy Management at Ulster County Emergency Services and President of the
New York State Emergency Management Association, truly merits the high
honor of accepting the esteemed American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson
Valley Fundamental Principles Award on behalf of the Ulster County emer-
gency response community; and
WHEREAS, For decades, the emergency services of Ulster County have
served members of the community during crucial emergency situations to
ensure the safety of Ulster County's citizens; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who comprise Ulster County's emergency
responders are trained to assist police, fire, and emergency medical
services and have committed themselves to saving lives; they work tire-
lessly around the clock to serve anyone in need from an emergency; the
compassion and dedication of both paid and volunteer responders truly
exemplify humanity, impartiality, and voluntary service; and
WHEREAS, Art Snyder, of Hurley, New York, has worked for Ulster County
for 31 years; he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Empire
State College; he is a member of the New York State 911 Coordinators
Association and of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Disaster
Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz; he has volunteered with the Hurley Fire
Department for 35 years as well and is still an active firefighter and
EMT; and
WHEREAS, With Art Snyder throughout have been his wife, Christine, and
their three adult children, all of whom are proud to be part of his life
and rejoice in his many accomplishments; 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
commend Art Snyder upon the occasion of accepting, on behalf of the
Ulster County emergency response community, an American Red Cross of the
Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire
and Ice Gala on March 22, 2012; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Art Snyder and to the Ulster County emergency response commu-
nity.