LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Town of Greenport Police Officer
Joseph Meicht in recognition of his heroic actions in saving the life of
David Warfield on October 1, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency medical situations in an
effort to preserve the life of another; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Town of Greenport Police Officer Joseph Meicht in recognition of his
heroic actions in saving the life of David Warfield on October 1, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, On October 1, 2011, Town of Greenport Police Officer Joseph
Meicht was on duty when he received a call from Columbia County 911
dispatch reporting that an individual was suffering a heart attack at 9
Charles Street in the Town of Greenport; and
WHEREAS, Responding immediately to this emergency call, Police Officer
Joseph Meicht arrived on the scene and assessed the victim, David
Warfield, age 65; Officer Meicht then began life-saving CPR and contin-
ued to do so until the Greenport Rescue Squad arrived to continue with
life-saving measures; and
WHEREAS, As a result of Police Officer Joseph Meicht's heroic efforts,
David Warfield was stabilized and subsequently airlifted to Albany
Medical Center, where he underwent extensive treatment for his poten-
tially fatal heart attack; medical authorities indicate that without
Officer Meicht's emergency intervention and treatment, David Warfield
would not have survived; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his heroic life-saving actions, Town of
Greenport Police Officer Joseph Meicht was presented with a medal signi-
fying him as a life saver; he also received the Town's Achievement Award
for Excellence; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Town of Greenport Police Officer Joseph Meicht
received the ninth annual Hero of the Year Award from the Moose Lodge;
this award is given for excellence in service to the community; and
WHEREAS, As a result of the heroic actions of Town of Greenport Police
Officer Joseph Meicht on October 1, 2011, the precious life of David
Warfield was saved; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the State of New York who perform
rescue operations with diligence and precision, resulting in heroic
life-saving actions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Town of Greenport Police Officer Joseph Meicht in recognition of
his heroic actions in saving the life of David Warfield on October 1,
2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Town of Greenport Police Officer Joseph Meicht.