LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ricky Chan upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the EMS Member of the Year Award by the
Wading River 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, On many occasions, Ricky Chan has acted with bravery and
steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency situ-
ations; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Ricky Chan upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the EMS Member of the Year
Award by the Wading River Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of his duties, Ricky Chan 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; 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 Ricky Chan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the EMS Member of the Year Award by the Wading River Fire Department;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ricky Chan.