Honor Eugene Jewett’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 602 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Eugene Jewett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to 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 Eugene Jewett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Over three decades ago, Eugene Jewett joined the Village of Blasdell Volunteer Fire Department; after 10 years, he relocated to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department where he has served for 25 years; and WHEREAS, Well-respected by his fellow firefighters, Eugene Jewett has held numerous leadership positions including District Chief; currently, he once again holds the rank of President; 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; Eugene Jewett is such a firefighter; throughout 25 years of devoted service to the Lake View Fire Department, 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 Eugene Jewett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Eugene Jewett.