Senate Resolution No. 1772

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek
upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to
Westmoreland 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, 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 Empire State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Volunteer
Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Westmoreland
Volunteer Fire Department; 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;
Bernie Szarek is such a volunteer firefighter; throughout 55 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 Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service
to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bernie Szarek and Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department.