LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Melody Foskey Easterling upon the occa-
sion of being named EMS of the Year by the Roosevelt Fire District on
March 14, 2015

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, On many occasions, Melody Foskey Easterling has acted with
bravery and steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emer-
gency situations; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Melody Foskey Easter-
ling upon the occasion of being named EMS of the Year by the Roosevelt
Fire District to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on
March 14, 2015, at Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Chief Derrick Fennell, this
year, the Roosevelt Fire District will celebrate its 103rd Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, In the performance of her duties, Melody Foskey Easterling
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; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Melody Foskey Easterling upon the occasion of being named EMS of
the Year by the Roosevelt Fire District on March 14, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to EMS Melody Foskey Easterling.