Special Recognition will be Given to Exemplary Emergency Services Personnel at Local Ceremonies and in the Official Congressional Record.
(Fishkill, NY) – U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, M.D. (NY-19) announced today she will recognize exemplary first responders from New York’s 19th Congressional District with a Special Congressional Commendation for their sacrifices, contributions and dedication to public service. The congresswoman will recognize EMS personnel who have distinguished themselves for exceptional acts of bravery or services during local presentations and officially in the U.S. House of Representatives.

 “The past year brought many trials and challenges to our first responders. I'm happy to join all of our neighbors in the Hudson Valley in thanking the men and women who staff our emergency services,” said Hayworth. “They are our first line of defense for homeland security, too. Our police, fire and EMS personnel put themselves at risk every day to serve their communities, and they deserve recognition for their courage, valor and service..” Information of a formal presentation for Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester County honorees follows:
Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester Presentation
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:30pm – 8pm
Putnam County Emergency Operations Center Auditorium
112 Old Route 6, Carmel NY 10512

From Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties:

Emergency Management Coordinator Kurt Guldan, North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Chief Albert Melillo, Golden’s Bridge Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter Joseph Simoncini, Sr., Golden’s Bridge Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter Robert H. Ruston, Somers Volunteer Fire Department
The Westchester County Technical Rescue Team:
Tim Fisher, Richard Benkwitt, Thomas Bock, Joseph Alimena, Chris Blaich, Fred Briggs, Carlos Canos, Paul Cappello, Chris Colombo, Mark Dickey, Robert Franklin, William Gallagher, Phil Goulet, Nikolai Kabelev, Eliot Lazar, Gerard McIlvain, Terence Murphy, Jerome Newman, Joseph Nickischer, Doug Palmesi, Richard Palmesi, Brett Schlosser, Albert Sulenski.
Paramedic, EMT, and Past Captain Donald Graesser, Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Police Officer Bryan Shay, Carmel Police Department
Police Officer James Terrazos, Carmel Police Department
Paramedic Michael Revenson, Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department
Lieutenant Erin Scott, Lake Carmel Volunteer Fire Department
Past Chief Kenneth Clair, Brewster Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter Daniel Valentine, Cold Spring Fire Company
Firefighter Michael M. Bowman, Cold Spring Fire Company
Chief Mathew Steltz, Cold Spring Fire Company
Captain James Matero, North Highlands Fire Company
The Cold Spring Volunteer Fire Company of Putnam County
The North Highland Volunteer Fire Company of Putnam County
The Putnam County 911 Emergency Dispatchers of Putnam County
The Putnam County Intelligence Committee of Putnam County
The Fairview Fire Department of Dutchess County
The Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System
Detective John Falcone, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department- Killed in the Line of Duty