Senate Resolution No. 3826

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

HONORING Mary Winter upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 40 years
of dedicated service to the Huntington Community
First Aid Squad

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 honor
Mary Winter upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
after 40 years of distinguished service to the Huntington Community
First Aid Squad, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation and
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Crest Hollow
Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, Huntington Community First Aid Squad is a volunteer agency
providing Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services to the
people of the Town of Huntington since 1967; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer ambulance corps members are an important part of
the safety net of America's healthcare system; they provide lifesaving
care to those in need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; and

WHEREAS, On many occasions, Mary Winter has acted with bravery and
steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency
situations; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Mary Winter has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, In the performance of her duties, Mary Winter has
demonstrated her character and her compassion for the welfare of others;
she is a tremendous asset to her EMS Unit and a distinguished citizen of
the State and Nation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Winter upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Huntington
Community First Aid Squad; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mary Winter.