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Ridgewood proclaims ‘Dr. Bob Day,’ honors 36 years of EMS volunteer service
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The Ridgewood Village Council on April 8 honored Dr. Robert (Bob) LaJeda for 36 years as medical director of Ridgewood EMS, declaring the day in his name and praising his volunteer work and leadership in pre‑hospital care.
The Ridgewood Village Council on April 8 presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Robert “Bob” LaJeda for 36 years of service as the village’s EMS medical director and proclaimed the day in his honor.
Mayor Badgionis introduced LaJeda, reciting his years of volunteer service, the establishment of a quality-assurance committee for Ridgewood EMS and his wider roles as an author and director of an autoimmune and rheumatic diseases institute. The proclamation recognized LaJeda’s role responding to cardiac arrests and major incidents and cited his long-term community involvement at events such as the Fourth of July parade and Memorial Day run.
LaJeda told the council that volunteerism is critical and reflected on his experiences, including work connected to 9/11, and urged continued community involvement in emergency response and public events. He also praised the village’s volunteer and professional responders.
The council and audience gave LaJeda sustained applause. The proclamation and his remarks were framed as recognition of service rather than a policy action; no formal council motion beyond the proclamation was required. The council said it will continue to rely on volunteers and professional staff for emergency services and community events.
