Senate Resolution No. 4212

BY: Senator LARKIN

COMMEMORATING the 150th Anniversary of the Storm
King Fire Engine Company No. 2

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 150th
Anniversary of the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 and to honor its
past and present firefighting members for 150 years of fire protection
to the citizens of Cornwall on Hudson, New York, and its surrounding
communities; and

WHEREAS, The Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 will celebrate its
Sesquicentennial Anniversary with the printing of a Commemorative
Anniversary Journal which will contain historical information about the
engine company beginning when it was founded on December 10, 1868, until
the present time; and

WHEREAS, In addition, the Journal will include the many
accomplishments the members have made over the years; this will serve as
a reminder of what it means to be a part of the volunteer fire service
and the traditions for which the volunteer fire service has been built
upon; and

WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community
protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 150
years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Storm King Fire
Engine Company No. 2 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 Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 in public service and fire
protection is one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year,
for 150 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 Storm King Fire Engine
Company No. 2 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 Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2
reflects the history and development of firefighting over the past 150
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 150th Anniversary of the Storm King Fire Engine
Company No. 2; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2.