Senate Resolution No. 2677

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the Otter
Lake Fire Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the
Anniversary of the Otter Lake Fire Department, and to honor its past and
present firefighting members, for 75 years of fire protection for the
citizens of Otter Lake, New York, and its surrounding communities; and

WHEREAS, Members and guests celebrated this auspicious occasion and
the past year's accomplishments of Otter Lake Fire Department at its
Annual Installation Dinner, held at the firehouse, in Otter Lake, New
York, on Saturday, May 18, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; firefighters exemplify the power of
human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions
of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and selfless dedication
merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and

WHEREAS, Fire companies are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 75 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the Otter Lake Fire Department
have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won
the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and

WHEREAS, The Otter Lake Fire Department has provided fire protection
in the Otter Lake, New York, community; the Department's dedicated and
brave firefighters selflessly and tirelessly ensure the safety and
welfare of their neighbors, responding to their fire and medical
emergencies around the clock; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the decades since its inception, the Otter Lake
Fire Department has honored its vision to become the finest fire
department possible by utilizing and developing its members to their
fullest potential, maximizing their use of the resources available to
them, and being responsive to the growth and changing needs of their
community; and

WHEREAS, Important values of the Otter Lake Fire Department have
been upheld for 75 years; the firefighters give human life top priority
and regard service to their fellow citizens as their reason for
existence; they believe that integrity, accountability, cooperation, and
education are their means to attaining excellence, providing service,
and reaching goals; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, the members of the Otter Lake Fire Department
are committed to utilizing innovation and creativity in solving problems
and recognize the contribution of all individuals through mutual
respect, diversity, trust, and support; and

WHEREAS, With its impressive force of caring firefighters, the
record of the Otter Lake Fire Department in public service and fire

protection is one to be applauded; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
for 75 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble men and women
provided aid to their neighbors; and

WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Otter Lake Fire Department
are prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of
others and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by
fire and hazards to life, health, and well-being; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated
by individual firefighters, the Otter Lake Fire Department reflects the
history and development of firefighting over the past 75 years; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those 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 is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should
give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the
betterment of their communities and publicly acknowledge the heroic good
works performed by the fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers, and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Otter Lake Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Otter Lake Fire Department.