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NY J02900
Resolution
Status
12/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Gallivan
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AI Summary
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Douglas H. Baker, founder and president emeritus of Mercy Flight, died on Friday, August 19, 2022, at age 79
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Baker founded Mercy Flight in 1981 as a pioneer air-medical service in New York State, beginning with one helicopter base in Buffalo operating 12 hours daily with two pilots and three paramedics
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Mercy Flight has provided emergency air medical transport for over 40 years without regard to patients' insurance status or ability to pay
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Baker is survived by his wife Barbara, children Karen and Stephanie, and six grandchildren; he was predeceased by his son Todd and brother Warren
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The Senate expresses its condolences to Baker's family and directs that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to them
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of Douglas H. Baker, founder and president emeritus of Mercy Flight, loving husband, father and grandfather, and devoted member of his community
Last Action
ADOPTED
12/22/2022