Honor Volunteer Firefighter Award

Senate Resolution No. 3842 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Joseph Weber upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Top Responder Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph Weber upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Top Responder Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Since 1924, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and engaged in vital activities which have helped to prevent the loss of life and property from fires; and WHEREAS, A 20-year member of the Department, Joseph Weber is truly deserving of this prestigious award; throughout the year, he responded to a significant number of fire calls and selflessly proved his dedication to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department by always being ready and able to assist at various department functions; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; 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; Joseph Weber is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 honor Joseph Weber upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Top Responder Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph Weber.