Senate Resolution No. 1223

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Charles W. Tonneson upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Anthony R. Cocks
Award by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 on
March 31, 2017

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Charles W.
Tonneson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Anthony R. Cocks Award by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2, to
be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, March 31, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The prestigious Anthony R. Cocks Award is given to the
member of the Department who best exemplifies the exceptional character
of its namesake; Charles W. Tonneson is receiving this Award for his
enthusiastic participation and exceptional performance during all
Department activities, and for his positive attitude and support of his
fellow firefighters; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
Charles W. Tonneson is such a firefighter; throughout his 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
honor Charles W. Tonneson upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Anthony R. Cocks Award by the Storm King Fire Engine
Company No. 2; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Charles W. Tonneson.