Assembly Resolution No. 1141

BY: M. of A. Blankenbush

HONORING Forest Ranger David Cornell upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Raymond Murray Award by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, Division
of Forest Protection

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those exemplary public servants who devote their lives to
preserving and protecting such values; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Forest
Ranger David Cornell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Raymond Murray Award by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, Division of Forest Protection, to be
celebrated at its Forest Ranger Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 29,
2018, at the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The highest fulfillment of the position of New York State
Forest Ranger, the Raymond Murray Award is presented to sworn members
who, by a conspicuous act of valor, courage, integrity, resourcefulness
and bravery in the protection of our natural resources and/or the safety
of the public, clearly set them apart from other persons; and

WHEREAS, On the morning of Wednesday, June 15, 2016, Ranger David
Cornell responded to a 911 radio dispatch for a personal injury
motorcycle crash at the intersection of Teelin Road and Oswego Road in
the Town of Vienna; and

WHEREAS, The first on the scene, Ranger David Cornell found the
motorcycle operator had suffered a severe leg injury with a deep
laceration and major arterial bleeding; and

WHEREAS, Without hesitation, Ranger David Cornell removed his issued
tourniquet and applied it the patient's injured leg to control the
bleeding; he then assisted arriving EMTs with further patient care and
the eventual transport to a helicopter airlift; and

WHEREAS, Ranger Cornell's quick medical response likely saved the
patient's life; his calm and collected demeanor, decision making and
actions were impeccable and the finest display of professionalism; and

WHEREAS, So aptly demonstrating his character and compassion for the
welfare of others, Ranger David Cornell truly merits the grateful
tribute of this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should
give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the
betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic
actions performed by the Forest Rangers of this great Empire State; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Forest Ranger David Cornell upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Raymond Murray Award by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Forest Protection;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Forest Ranger David Cornell.