Senate Resolution No. 860

BY: Senator STEC

HONORING Chief James Schrammel upon the occasion
of his retirement after 32 years of distinguished
service to the Glens Falls Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Chief James Schrammel upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years
of distinguished service to the Glens Falls Fire Department on Saturday,
May 6, 2023; and

WHEREAS, For the past 32 years, Chief James Schrammel rendered
faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to the Glens Falls Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Chief James Schrammel's notice of retirement was announced
on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Common Council meeting where he was
reporting on the state of the fire department; the announcement came
exactly 13 years from the day he was named Chief; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Chief James Schrammel was governed by
a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, Chief James Schrammel has been an integral part of the
successes experienced by the Glens Falls Fire Department thus far; he
has been greatly involved in recruitment efforts and training of new
firefighters to become the best they can be in relation to serving the
Department; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as Fire Chief, James Schrammel served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Glens Falls Fire Department,
Chief James Schrammel earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of
his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chief James Schrammel upon the occasion of his retirement after 32
years of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief James Schrammel.