LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ralph H. Miller upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Ralph H. Miller Enduring Achievement
Award by the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ralph H. Miller upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Ralph H. Miller Enduring Achievement Award by the Newark-Arcadia Volun-
teer Ambulance, Inc.; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
organization's 35th Annual Banquet, to be held on Saturday, April 21,
2012, at the Palmyra VFW Hall in Palmyra, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1977, the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.
(NAVA) serves the Village of Newark and the Town of Arcadia, New York;
it accomplishes its mission with three ambulances and a fly car, and a
staff on duty 24 hours a day, most of whom perform ambulance service in
the field; and
WHEREAS, Responding to over 2,000 calls per year, NAVA provides emer-
gency care and transportation to anyone in need within the township of
Arcadia, which includes the Village of Newark; it also carries out pre-
scheduled hospital transfer transportation for residents; and
WHEREAS, Ralph H. Miller has worked as an EMT and driver for NAVA
since 1979; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ralph H. Miller serves on the NAVA Board of
Directors, continuing to be a voice of reason, wisdom and experience on
the Board; and
WHEREAS, The NAVA has established the Ralph H. Miller Enduring
Achievement Award to recognize members who have made an impact that will
endure at the organization for many years to come, and has designated
Ralph H. Miller as the first recipient; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Ralph H. Miller has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ralph H. Miller has displayed
throughout his life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ralph H. Miller upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Ralph H. Miller Enduring Achievement Award by the Newark-Arcadia
Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ralph H. Miller.