Senate Resolution No. 1486

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the
Whitesboro 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 Volunteer
Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro
Volunteer Fire Department, celebrated with a salute from his colleagues
and the presentation of a special plaque from the Whitesboro Mayor and
members of the village board; and

WHEREAS, Ray Daviau became a member of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire
Department on July 3, 1963; he joined at the age of 20 to serve the
community and has found passion in his service; and

WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to his duties, Ray Daviau tells his
colleagues that as long as he is able, he will continue to serve as a
Volunteer Firefighter; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer 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;
Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau 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 Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service
to the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ray Daviau.