Honor Bleeding Control Training

Senate Resolution No. 5128 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING East Flatbush Village, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting Stop the Bleed on May 25, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend East Flatbush Village, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting Stop the Bleed on Friday, May 25, 2018; and WHEREAS, East Flatbush Village, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing support and information to indigent populations; and WHEREAS, In the event of an accident, no matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene; and WHEREAS, Research has shown that bystanders, with little or no medical training, can become heroic lifesavers; and WHEREAS, Uncontrolled bleeding injuries can result from natural and manmade disasters and from everyday accidents; providing bystanders with basic tools and information on the simple steps they can take in an emergency to stop life threatening bleeding can save countless lives; and WHEREAS, Similar to the use of CPR or automatic defibrillators, improving public awareness about how to stop severe bleeding and expanding personal and public access to Bleeding Control Kits can be the difference between life and death for an injured person; and WHEREAS, Stop the Bleed was launched at a White House event in October of 2015, to provide bystanders of emergencies with the tools and knowledge to stop life-threatening bleeding; and WHEREAS, The goal of this initiative is to ensure that the general public will have access to the proper training and tools needed to provide critical life-saving care; and WHEREAS, East Flatbush Village's class will teach the bystander about the effects of blood loss, the tools available to stop bleeding and the ability to gets hands on use of a tourniquet; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, East Flatbush Village, Inc. has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend East Flatbush Village, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting Stop the Bleed on May 25, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to East Flatbush Village, Inc.