Honor Firefighter Bob Pulick

Senate Resolution No. 4620 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING Firefighter Bob Pulick upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Sound Beach Fire District 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 Bob Pulick upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Sound Beach Fire District to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at East Wind, Wading River, 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; Bob Pulick 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 Bob Pulick for 50 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Bob Pulick.