LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Fire Captain Richard Trebilcock upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 65 years
of dedicated service to the Chenango Fire Company

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Fire Captain Rich-
ard Trebilcock upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 65 years of dedicated service to the Chenango Fire Company;
and
WHEREAS, At the young age of 18, Richard Trebilcock joined the Chenan-
go Fire Department; today, he is the longest tenured member in company
history; and
WHEREAS, For over six decades, Fire Captain Richard Trebilcock has
enthusiastically responded to fires, accidents, storm damage, ambulance
calls and other emergencies within his community; and
WHEREAS, Now, at the age of 83, Fire Captain Richard Trebilcock has
not slowed down a bit, answering 141 calls in 2015; he continues to
drive fire trucks and leads the Fire Police; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Richard
Trebilcock is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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
commend Fire Captain Richard Trebilcock for 65 years of distinguished
service to the Chenango Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fire Captain Richard Trebilcock.