LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the Rosen-
dale Fire Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 120th Anni-
versary of the Rosendale Fire Department and to honor its past and pres-
ent firefighting members for 120 years of fire protection to the citi-
zens of Rosendale and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, The Rosendale Fire Department, an all-volunteer department
serving the Town of Rosendale in Ulster County, New York, protects
approximately 3,200 residents over a 5.6 square mile territory; and
WHEREAS, As one of the most active departments serving the town, the
Rosendale Fire Department provides fire suppression, vehicle extrica-
tion, hazardous materials, and BLS and ALS emergency medical response
services; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 120 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the Rosendale 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 Rosendale Fire Department in public service and fire protection is
one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 120
years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left their
homes and went to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Rosendale 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;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by
individual firefighters, the Rosendale Fire Department reflects the
history and development of firefighting over the past 120 years; 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 120th Anniversary of the Rosendale Fire Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rosendale Fire Department.