LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brent Dragon for his heroic efforts as
a member of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS upon the occasion of being honored by
the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040 of the American Legion at its
Community Awards Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give
outstanding service to the people of the Empire State and whose extraor-
dinary achievements save the lives of their fellow citizens should be
recognized because their efforts so profoundly strengthen our shared
commitment to family and community life; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Brent Dragon for his heroic efforts as a member of Delmar-Bethlehem 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, Brent Dragon, a Telecommunicator (T/C) within Town of Bethle-
hem Communications, has been designated as recipient of the Fire
Services Lifesaving Award for the important role he played in the rescue
of an elderly resident of Slingerlands, New York, who was trapped in a
fire on September 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, On many occasions, T/C Brent Dragon has acted with calm and
steady efficiency in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency situ-
ations; and
WHEREAS, Brent Dragon is known within his community for excellence and
professionalism, always going the extra mile in providing crucial
support to the first responders and residents he serves; his hard work
embodies the dedication, compassion, and respect displayed by emergency
dispatchers across this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties, T/C Brent Dragon
has demonstrated his character and his concern for the welfare of
others; he is a tremendous asset to Delmar-Bethlehem EMS and the Town of
Bethlehem, and a distinguished citizen of the State and Nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brent Dragon for his heroic efforts as a member of Delmar-Beth-
lehem EMS upon the occasion of being honored by the Nathaniel Adams
Blanchard Post 1040 of the American Legion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brent Dragon.