Senate Resolution No. 243

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Firefighter Jesse J. Edgin upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Maynard Fire
Department on February 4, 2017

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 Firefighter Jesse
J. Edgin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Maynard Fire Department to be
celebrated at their Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Since 1953, the Maynard Fire Department has proudly served
the residents of Marcy, New York; since its inception, the dedicated
members have always strived to give their Fire District the best
protection possible; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities 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;
Firefighter Jesse J. Edgin is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Firefighter Jesse J. Edgin for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Jesse J. Edgin.