Senate Resolution No. 1943
BY: Senator GRIFFO
HONORING Carol Gravelding upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 10 years
of dedicated service to the Cazenovia Area Volunteer
Ambulance Corps
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
give outstanding service to the people of the Empire State and whose
extraordinary achievements save the lives of their fellow citizens
should be recognized because their efforts so profoundly strengthen our
shared commitment to family and community life; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carol Gravelding upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 10 years of dedicated service to the Cazenovia Area
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, which was celebrated at its 50th Anniversary
Banquet on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hampton Inn & Suites in
Cazenovia, New York; and
WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of to those individuals within the State of New York who, in
the course of their jobs, perform acts of heroic dimension and who
epitomize the best of humanity; Carol Gravelding is one such individual;
and
WHEREAS, Volunteer ambulance corps members are an important part of
the safety net of America's healthcare system; they provide lifesaving
care to those in need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1974 and currently based at 106 Nelson
Street, Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps has been serving the
greater Cazenovia community seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365
days a year for five decades; and
WHEREAS, This vital ambulance corps would not exist without
individuals such as Carol Gravelding who sacrifice time spent with
family and friends to put in countless hours to help a neighbor in need
as well as those passing through; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Carol Gravelding has
displayed throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of her duties, Carol Gravelding has
demonstrated her character and her compassion for the welfare of others;
she is a tremendous asset to her EMS Unit and a distinguished citizen of
the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our unending gratitude and respect are owed to these
devoted individuals whose responsibility is the preservation of life and
who make that responsibility their own by serving their local Ambulance
Corps; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol Gravelding upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 10 years of dedicated service to the Cazenovia Area
Volunteer Ambulance Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Carol Gravelding.
