LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Anand Balasar for his heroic efforts
as a member of Albany County EMS upon the occasion of being honored by
the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040 of the American Legion at its
Community Awards Ceremony

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Anand Balasar for his heroic efforts as a member of Albany County EMS
upon the occasion of being honored by the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post
1040 of the American Legion; he will be celebrated by the Post at its
Community Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 3, 2014, in Delmar, New York;
and
WHEREAS, EMT Anand Balasar has been designated as recipient of the
Fire Services Lifesaving Award for the important role he played in
treating an elderly resident of Slingerlands, New York, who was trapped
in a fire on September 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, On many occasions, EMT Anand Balasar has acted with bravery
and steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency
situations; and
WHEREAS, Anand Balasar is known within his community for excellence
and professionalism, always going the extra mile in providing care to
the people he serves; his hard work embodies the dedication, compassion,
and respect displayed by emergency responders across this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties, EMT Anand Balasar
has demonstrated his character and his concern for the welfare of
others; he is a tremendous asset to Albany County EMS, and a distin-
guished citizen of the State and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anand Balasar for his heroic efforts as a member of Albany Coun-
ty EMS upon the occasion of being honored by the Nathaniel Adams Blanch-
ard Post 1040 of the American Legion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anand Balasar.