Senate Resolution No. 3286

BY: Senator RANZENHOFER

HONORING Timothy White upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire
Company in Amherst, New York

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 Timothy
White upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire Company to be
celebrated at its 79th Annual Inspection and Installation of Officers
Dinner on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Tan Tara Golf Club in North
Tonawanda, New York; and

WHEREAS, Timothy White joined the North Bailey Fire Company on
August 11, 1967; throughout his 50 years of service, he held several
positions within the Department including: Captain, Vice President,
President for five years, and member of the Board of Directors for 12
years; he was also the President of the Exempt Association, and
currently, serves as the President of the Benevolent Association; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to both the North Bailey Fire Company and the
community, Timothy White continues to attend many fire and EMS calls,
and actively participates in various training drills and fire prevention
programs; 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;
Timothy White 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
honor Timothy White upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire
Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Timothy White.