Honor Firefighter's 50 Years

Senate Resolution No. 3738 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the ravages of fire; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department to be celebrated at its annual dinner on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Erie Trackside Manor, Port Jervis, New York; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Elroy Gould Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr. for 50 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr.