Congratulating Vinny Faraone upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 40 years of distinguished service and leadership in the field of Emergency Medical Services

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1163) that formally congratulates Vinny Faraone on retiring after over 40 years of service in New York's Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It recognizes his leadership roles, including as Director of Operations at Kunkel Ambulance, founding member of the Midstate Regional EMS Council, and service on state EMS committees. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for his contributions to improving prehospital care, regional cooperation, and patient outcomes across New York. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact and directly affects only Vinny Faraone, not the public or government programs.