Senate Resolution No. 3461

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING James Cackovich upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 40 years
of dedicated service to the Big Tree Volunteer 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 honor James Cackovich
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40
years of dedicated service to the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company,
Hamburg, New York; 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;
James Cackovich is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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
honoring James Cackovich upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Big Tree
Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter James Cackovich.