Senate Resolution No. 248

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Firefighter Dan Mathes upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2019 Chief's
Award by the Grand Island Fire Company

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 Firefighter
Dan Mathes upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2019
Chief's Award by the Grand Island Fire Company; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters perform selfless tasks quietly and often
without the recognition they deserve, risking their lives daily to
protect the lives and property of the residents of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Dan Mathes is receiving this auspicious award for his
steadfast and unremitting commitment to the Grand Island Fire Company;
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;
Dan Mathes is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Firefighter Dan Mathes upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2019 President's Award by the Grand Island Fire
Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Dan Mathes.