LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Christopher Lutz upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Lifesaving Award from
the Ulster County Police Chief's Association on May 9, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York, there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Deputy Chris-
topher Lutz upon the occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police
Service-Lifesaving Award from the Ulster County Police Chief's Associ-
ation, to be celebrated at its 2012 Police Chief's Awards Banquet on
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished member of the Ulster County Deputy Sheriff's
Department, Christopher Lutz has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwav-
ering service to his community and profession; and
WHEREAS, On January 21, 2011, Ulster County Deputy Sheriff Christopher
Lutz responded to a call when a one-year-old was reported to be uncon-
scious and not breathing; and
WHEREAS, Arriving at the scene, Deputy Christopher Lutz went right to
work on the baby, performing rescue breathing on her; and
WHEREAS, When informed by the 911 operator that it was at least a
25-minute wait for an ambulance, Deputy Christopher Lutz and New York
State Trooper Colloton took it upon themselves to transport the baby in
desperate need of medical attention; and
WHEREAS, During the 12-minute ride to the Ellenville Hospital, Deputy
Christopher Lutz continued to perform rescue breathing on the child,
while Trooper Colloton drove; and
WHEREAS, Within minutes of her arrival, the officers were advised the
baby girl had stabilized and was breathing on her own; and
WHEREAS, Justly recognized as a hero, Deputy Christopher Lutz richly
merits the admiration of this Legislative Body and his community for his
lifesaving actions on January 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Deputy Christopher Lutz upon the occasion of receiving the Merito-
rious Police Service-Lifesaving Award from the Ulster County Police
Chief's Association on May 9, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Christopher Lutz.