LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the East Meadow Fire Department upon
the occasion of hosting its EMS Week Brunch Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the State of New York who, in the
course of their jobs, perform acts of heroic dimension; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the East Meadow Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its EMS
Week Brunch Ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This fine event is to acknowledge and recognize East Meadow
Fire Department's own EMS providers in celebration of National EMS Week
which takes place on May 19-25, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This special commemoration brings together the local communi-
ty and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide
the day-to-day lifesaving services on the medical front line; and
WHEREAS, The East Meadow Fire Department's EMTs, paramedics, rescue
personnel and first responders answer thousands of calls for help a year
and ask for nothing in return; this group of dedicated professionals are
most worthy of this meritorious honor; and
WHEREAS, All of the individuals involved with the East Meadow Fire
Department, past and present, are deserving of the highest commendation
for their contributions to the noble missions of this life-saving organ-
ization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the East Meadow Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its
EMS Week Brunch Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East Meadow Fire Department.