Senate Resolution No. 604

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Benita Kaszubowski upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition after 35
years of dedicated service to the Lake View
Volunteer Fire Department

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 members of the ladies auxiliary 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 Benita
Kaszubowski upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
after 35 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire
company has been organized to assist and encourage the fire company in
its good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a
spirit of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and
admiration of the community in which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The Lake View Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary,
for many years, has carried out these important functions in an
exemplary manner, providing an invaluable service to the fire department
and community; and

WHEREAS, For 35 years, Benita Kaszubowski has selflessly served and
supported the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department by providing food and
refreshments, as well as emotional support, to its members while on the
scene of emergencies; and

WHEREAS, The Lake View Volunteer Fire Department members truly
appreciate Benita Kaszubowski, knowing that when they are physically
exhausted and emotionally drained, whether chilled to the bone or
withering from the heat, they will be able to look up and see her
standing there with a candy bar, sandwich or a cup of soup, and a warm
smiling face; and

WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help
others and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly,
supporting and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection
and prevention; and

WHEREAS, For 35 years, whether at a family dinner or a holiday
celebration, when the fire alarm has sounded, Benita Kaszubowski has
selflessly left her home and job to help the firefighters in pursuit of
their duty; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Benita Kaszubowski upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Lake View
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Benita Kaszubowski.