Senate Resolution No. 484

BY: Senator LARKIN

COMMENDING past Captain Margaret Keenan upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Coldenham
Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate
their lives and careers to the service of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend past
Captain Margaret Keenan upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Coldenham Fire
Company Ladies Auxiliary, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation
Dinner-Dance on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Spruce Lodge,
Coldenham, New York; and

WHEREAS, Members of ladies auxiliary groups from across the State of
New York work tirelessly to provide support to our fire departments and
to aid our volunteer firefighters in many capacities; and

WHEREAS, The members of this worthy organization provide nourishment
to firefighters during emergency incidents, and are always ready to
support and fulfill the needs of the fire department; Margaret Keenan is
one such individual; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Margaret Keenan, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; and

WHEREAS, Past Captain Margaret Keenan is deserving of the highest
commendation of this Legislative Body for her commitment to the
Coldenham Fire Company, as she has helped to advance the perception of
her community as a caring and united community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend past Captain Margaret Keenan upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Coldenham Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to past Captain Margaret Keenan.