Assembly Resolution No. 1063

BY: M. of A. Wallace

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the U-Crest
Fire Department No. 4

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the
Anniversary of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 and to honor its past
and present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of Cheektowaga, New York, and its surrounding communities; 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 100 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4
have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won
the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and

WHEREAS, In 1924, the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 was established
and has provided fire protection in the U-Crest Fire District, covering
a five-square-mile area; its mission is to protect the lives, property,
and environment of the people who work, play, and travel in its district
by rapid and effective emergency response, innovative prevention and
education efforts, and maintenance of a highly trained and dedicated
workforce; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the decades since its inception, the U-Crest
Fire Department No. 4 has honored its vision to become the finest fire
and EMS service organization 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 U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 have
been upheld for 100 years; the firefighters of Cheektowaga 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 U-Crest Fire Department
No. 4 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, Presently, under Chief Joseph Dahm, the service calls in
the Cheektowaga community receive responses from the dedicated personnel
of U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 who selflessly and tirelessly ensure
the safety and welfare of their neighbors; and

WHEREAS, With its impressive force of caring firefighters, the
record of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 in public service and fire
protection is one to be applauded; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
for 100 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble men and women
provided aid to their neighbors; and

WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4
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 U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 reflects
the history and development of firefighting over the past 100 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 100th Anniversary of the U-Crest Fire Department
No. 4; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4.