Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

WHEREAS, with feelings of deepest regret, the Governing Body of the Borough of Rutherford must record the passing of Linda J. Collins; and

WHEREAS, she was devoted to the Borough of Rutherford by dedicating her time and talent to the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps; and

WHEREAS, she became a member of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps joining on January 20, 2004, initially riding the ambulance as an observer until she successfully completed the State Health Department Emergency Medical Technician program and at the time of her death was a second person/emergency driver, volunteering her time on Tuesday and Saturday evenings by providing emergency medical services to the residents, visitors and businesses in Rutherford;

Whereas, we do, therefore, realize to the fullest extent the benefits which the residents of the Borough of Rutherford had derived from the volunteer efforts of Linda J. Collins because of the warm, personal feelings inspired in our hearts by her kindly, unselfish life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Rutherford, that we hereby subscribe upon our records this tribute to her memory, that the citizens of the Borough of Rutherford may know and appreciate her contributions to the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps and to the Community at large and her many benevolent deeds and the respect and esteem in which she was held; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her immediate family, together with the assurance of our sincerest sympathy.

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Bernadette P. McPherson

Mayor of the Borough of Rutherford

April 9, 2007