Honor Firefighter Edward Kaldowski

Senate Resolution No. 2864 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Edward J. Kaldowski upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville 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 Firefighter Edward J. Kaldowski upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 18, 2020; and WHEREAS, Edward J. Kaldowski joined the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department in January of 1960; he served as a member of the Board of Directors for several years and was also very active with the Fire Police Association; and WHEREAS, In 1973, Edward J. Kaldowski assisted in rescuing two victims from a fire at the former Ver's Restaurant in Lowville, now Jeb's Restaurant; and WHEREAS, Edward J. Kaldowski served his community as a Fire Inspector, and was also Chairman of the field days for many years, as well as being very active at other fundraisers, including chicken barbecues; and WHEREAS, When Edward J. Kaldowski first joined the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department, he also became a member of the Hose Company and served as an Interior Fireman; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; 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; Edward J. Kaldowski is one such firefighter; throughout 60 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 Edward J. Kaldowski upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Edward J. Kaldowski.