Honor Officer for Saving Life

Assembly Resolution No. 553 BY: M. of A. Fahy HONORING Officer Ryan VanAmburgh upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Officer Ryan VanAmburgh upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem, celebrated at a Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Town of Bethlehem Court, in Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, The Town of Bethlehem honored police department members for outstanding service in recognition of Police Week in conjunction with National Police Week; Officer Ryan VanAmburgh was awarded for actions which resulted in the saving of a life; and WHEREAS, The Life Saving Award is bestowed upon an individual for an act performed in the line of duty, without regard for his own safety to ensure the lives of citizens were safe; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, off-duty Officer Ryan VanAmburgh was traveling on the highway in the City of Albany; after noticing a vehicle on the side of the road with a passerby conducting CPR, he stopped to assist; he immediately began performing lifesaving measures until the arrival of State Police and Albany Fire Department Paramedics; and WHEREAS, Due to the swift actions of Officer Ryan VanAmburgh and the others, the woman was released from the hospital within one week and has made a full recovery; if not for his willingness and desire to help others, the outcome would have been very different; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedicated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Officer Ryan VanAmburgh upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Life Saving Award by the Town of Bethlehem; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Officer Ryan VanAmburgh.