Senate Resolution No. 812

BY: Senator LAVALLE

        HONORING  Janet  Auer  upon  the  occasion  of her
        designation as Emergency Medical Technician  of  the
        Year by Southold Fire Department

  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
Janet Auer upon the occasion of her  designation  as  Emergency  Medical
Technician  of  the Year by Southold Fire Department to be celebrated at
its Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 6, 2019,  at  Atlantis
Aquarium and Ballroom, Riverhead, New York; and

  WHEREAS,   Volunteer   emergency  medical  service  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, Janet Auer has acted  with  bravery  and
steady  precision  in  dealing  with  the  risk  and  drama of emergency
situations; and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  performance  of  her  duties,  Janet   Auer   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,  This  Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by
serving as Emergency Medical Technicians; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Janet  Auer  upon  the  occasion  of her designation as Emergency
Medical Technician of the Year by Southold Fire Department;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Janet Auer.