Honor Firefighter Charlie Ripley

Senate Resolution No. 4903 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Firefighter Charlie Ripley upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Harrisville Volunteer 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 Charlie Ripley upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Charlie Ripley joined the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department in 1978; he served as Assistant Chief in 1988 as well as in

1989; furthermore, he has been a member of the Board of Directors for approximately 20 years, and today, he is still active; 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; Charlie Ripley is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 Charlie Ripley for 40 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Charlie Ripley.