Bill Text: NY K01063 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-02 - adopted [K01063 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K01063-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 1063

BY: M. of A. Wallace

        COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the U-Crest
        Fire Department No. 4

  WHEREAS,   This   Legislative  Body  is  proud  to  commemorate  the
Anniversary of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 and to honor  its  past
and present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of Cheektowaga, New York, and its surrounding communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Citizens  across  our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; firefighters exemplify the  power  of
human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions
of  the  most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and selfless dedication
merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and

  WHEREAS, Fire companies are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 100 years,  the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4
have  valiantly  responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won
the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and

  WHEREAS, In 1924, the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 was  established
and  has provided fire protection in the U-Crest Fire District, covering
a five-square-mile area; its mission is to protect the lives,  property,
and environment of the people who work, play, and travel in its district
by  rapid  and  effective  emergency response, innovative prevention and
education efforts, and maintenance of a  highly  trained  and  dedicated
workforce; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  decades  since its inception, the U-Crest
Fire Department No. 4 has honored its vision to become the  finest  fire
and  EMS  service  organization possible by utilizing and developing its
members  to  their  fullest  potential,  maximizing  their  use  of  the
resources  available  to  them,  and  being responsive to the growth and
changing needs of their community; and

  WHEREAS, Important values of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4  have
been  upheld  for  100 years; the firefighters of Cheektowaga give human
life top priority and regard service to their fellow citizens  as  their
reason  for  existence;  they  believe  that  integrity, accountability,
cooperation, and education are  their  means  to  attaining  excellence,
providing service, and reaching goals; and

  WHEREAS,  Additionally,  the  members of the U-Crest Fire Department
No. 4 are committed to utilizing innovation and  creativity  in  solving
problems  and  recognize  the  contribution  of  all individuals through
mutual respect, diversity, trust, and support; and

  WHEREAS, Presently, under Chief Joseph Dahm, the  service  calls  in
the Cheektowaga community receive responses from the dedicated personnel
of  U-Crest  Fire  Department No. 4 who selflessly and tirelessly ensure
the safety and welfare of their neighbors; and

  WHEREAS, With its  impressive  force  of  caring  firefighters,  the
record  of  the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4 in public service and fire
protection is one to be applauded; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a  year,
for  100  years,  whenever  the alarm sounded, these noble men and women
provided aid to their neighbors; and

  WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4
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 hazards to life, health, and well-being; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated
by individual firefighters, the U-Crest Fire Department No.  4  reflects
the history and development of firefighting over the past 100 years; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those 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 publicly acknowledge the heroic good
works performed by the 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 100th Anniversary of the U-Crest Fire Department
No. 4; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the members of the U-Crest Fire Department No. 4.