LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Sylvan
Beach Volunteer Fire Department on July 16-19, 2015

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-
versary of the Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department and to honor its
past and present firefighting members for a century of fire protection
to the citizens of Sylvan Beach, New York, and its surrounding communi-
ties; and
WHEREAS, The Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department will mark this
auspicious occasion with a celebration held during Pirates Weekend on
July 16-19, 2015, in Sylvan Beach, New York; this event will feature a
parade by members of the department, a fire station open house, and a
special firefighting exhibit; the department will officially reach the
100 year mark on August 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments 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 Sylvan Beach Volunteer 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, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department in public service and fire
protection is one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
whenever the alarm has sounded, these noble volunteers have left their
homes and gone to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Currently, the Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department has 63
active members, three of whom with over 50 years of service, who provide
invaluable assistance to the community in the areas of fire suppression,
medical services, and water-related rescue; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Sylvan Beach Volunteer 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; they have also traveled to other areas for disaster
relief during such emergencies as Hurricane Sandy, and the 2013 Oneida
flood; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted 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 acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the volunteer 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 Sylvan Beach Volunteer
Fire Department to be celebrated on July 16-19, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fire Chief Rick Johnson, Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment.