Bill Text: NY J00479 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Stephen Koerts upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 45 years of distinguished service to the Greene Emergency Squad

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00479 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00479-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 479

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        CONGRATULATING Stephen Koerts upon the occasion of
        his   retirement   after   more  than  45  years  of
        distinguished service to the Greene Emergency 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
congratulate Stephen Koerts upon the occasion of  his  retirement  after
more  than  45  years  of  distinguished service to the Greene Emergency
Squad; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a party in his  honor
on  Saturday,  October  27, 2018, at The Genegantslet Golf Club, Greene,
New York; and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in the small  town  of  Greene,  New  York,
Stephen  Koerts worked at the local Kimber Pharmacy until his graduation
from Greene Central School in 1966; he went  on  to  pursue  his  dream,
earning  a  degree from Union University's Albany College of Pharmacy in
1971; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his studies, Stephen Koerts and  his
new  bride,  the  former  Ruthie  Sykora,  returned  to Greene, where he
continued to work at Kimber Pharmacy  until  purchasing  the  store  and
changing its name to Koerts Pharmacy in 1973; and

  WHEREAS,  Stephen  Koerts joined the Greene Fire Department in 1971,
and two years later he  joined  the  Greene  Fire  Department  Emergency
Squad;  that  same year, he completed his original Federal EMT which was
issued out of the Metro Office of New York City; additionally, in  1981,
he became a Critical-Care EMT; and

  WHEREAS,  During  this  time,  prior  to  the  creation  of dispatch
centers, the Koerts' family's  home  was  a  host  to  the  fire  phone,
receiving  emergency  calls  for Greene Fire and Greene EMS; it was then
their duty to dispatch the call and alert the rest of the squad; and

  WHEREAS, A truly exceptional member of the community, Stephen Koerts
has selflessly served as a volunteer with the Greene EMS squad for  more
than  four  decades;  throughout  his illustrious tenure he has held all
officer positions including Treasurer, Secretary,  2nd  Lieutenant,  1st
Lieutenant and Captain; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  he  has  been instrumental in the success of
many ambulance fundraisers and countless trainings; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Stephen Koerts serves as  Greene  Emergency  Squad's
Treasurer  and  continues to give tirelessly of his time and energies to
this vital lifesaving organization; and

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

  WHEREAS,  In  the  performance  of  his  duties,  Stephen Koerts has
demonstrated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others;
he is a tremendous asset to his 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
congratulate Stephen Koerts upon the occasion of  his  retirement  after
more  than  45  years  of  distinguished service to the Greene Emergency
Squad; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Stephen Koerts.