Senate Resolution No. 1670

BY: Senator THOMAS

        HONORING  Zach  Ludewig  upon  the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of  the  Pre-Hospital  Save
        Award by the East Meadow 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,  It  is  the  further  sense  of  this  Legislative Body to
recognize the first  responders  who  perform  their  duties,  assisting
others  in  a  calm  and comforting manner in moments of high stress and
turmoil; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Zach  Ludewig  upon  the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Pre-Hospital Save Award by the East Meadow Fire Department  on  May  19,
2019; and

  WHEREAS,  Zach  Ludewig, a First Responder with the East Meadow Fire
Department, successfully resuscitated a patient who was clinically dead;
and

  WHEREAS, The patient survived with a restoration of vital signs  and
was transferred to the Emergency Department; and

  WHEREAS, In the performance of his duties, Zach Ludewig demonstrated
his character as well as his compassion for the welfare of others; he is
truly  an  asset  to the East Meadow Fire Department and a distinguished
citizen of the State and Nation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Zach Ludewig upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Pre-Hospital Save Award by the East Meadow Fire Department;  and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Zach Ludewig.