Senate Resolution No. 2678

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Past Chief Dan Abrial upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the Otter Lake 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 Past Chief
Dan Abrial, upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Otter Lake Fire Department,
which was celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner at the firehouse
on Saturday, May 18, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Dan Abrial has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; for this dedication, he
was given an award and life membership with the Otter Lake Fire
Department; 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;
Dan Abrial is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Past Chief Dan Abrial upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Otter
Lake Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Past Chief Dan Abrial.