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This resolution honors Firefighter Wilfred Roy for 44 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of long-term volunteer service. , showing how individuals like Wilfred Roy contribute to community safety and resilience over decades, often with little public recognition.
Draws attention to the diverse roles firefighters play. not just responding to fires, but also to medical emergencies, disasters, and hazardous material incidents—demonstrating the broad scope of their impact.
Underscores the value of leadership and community involvement. , noting Roy’s roles as President and Trustee, and his efforts to establish programs like the Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Party, which foster community cohesion beyond emergency response.
Serves as a public acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by volunteers. , reinforcing the idea that such dedication is foundational to local communities and merits formal recognition and gratitude.
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Honor Firefighter Wilfred Roy
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Senate Resolution No. 634 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Wilfred Roy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 44 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 634 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Wilfred Roy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 44 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. 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 Firefighter Wilfred Roy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 44 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of Officers Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corp., Wilfred Roy moved to Newburgh, New York in 1972, and joined Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. the following year; he has served in various leadership positions including President and Trustee, and was instrumental in the establishment of the department's Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Party; 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; Wilfred Roy is such a firefighter; throughout 44 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 Firefighter Wilfred Roy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 44 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Wilfred Roy.
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