Honor Veronica Sutton’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 3737 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Veronica Sutton upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary on February 24, 2018 WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their lives and careers to the service of others; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Veronica Sutton upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Saturday,

February 24, 2018, at Erie Trackside Manor in Port Jervis, New York; and WHEREAS, Historically, the Ladies Auxiliary of a volunteer fire company has been organized to assist and encourage the fire company in its good work; it is the aim of the Ladies Auxiliary to cultivate a spirit of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and admiration of the community in which it serves; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Veronica Sutton has selflessly served and supported the Unionville Fire Department by providing food and refreshments, as well as emotional support, to its members while on the scene of emergencies; and WHEREAS, The members of the Unionville Fire Department truly appreciate Veronica Sutton and all the women of the Department's Ladies Auxiliary, knowing that when they are physically exhausted and emotionally drained, whether chilled to the bone or withering from the heat, they will be able to look up and see an auxiliary member standing there with a candy bar, sandwich or a cup of soup, and a warm smiling face; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two sons, Michael and Austin; five daughters, Kerrie, Colleen, Heather, Veronica and Ashley; and nine grandchildren, Susan, Danielle, Erin, Meghan, Brittany, Joshua, Justin, Courtney, and Zakary; as well as five great-grandchildren, Cayleigh, Abby, Zoey, Brettan and Logan, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly, supporting and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, For 30 years, whether at a family dinner or a holiday celebration, when the fire alarm has sounded, these selfless volunteers have left their homes and jobs to help the firefighters in pursuit of their duty; and WHEREAS, Veronica Sutton is prepared daily to carry out her accepted responsibilities, not only serving but also enhancing the quality of life in her community and advancing the perception of Unionville as a caring and united community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Veronica Sutton upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary on February 24, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Veronica Sutton.