Bill Text: NY J00513 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Adrian J. Bush upon the occasion of his designation as Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Chiefs Association

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - ADOPTED [J00513 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00513-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 513

BY: Senator STEC

        HONORING  Adrian  J. Bush upon the occasion of his
        designation as Firefighter of the Year  by  the  St.
        Lawrence County Chiefs Association

  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 Adrian J.
Bush upon the occasion of his designation as Firefighter of the Year  by
the St. Lawrence County Chiefs Association; and

  WHEREAS,  For 46 years, Adrian J. Bush has consistently demonstrated
a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and  professionalism  which
truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

  WHEREAS,  Adrian  J.  Bush began his illustrious fire service career
with the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department right after high  school;  he
immediately  realized  the  importance of training and started taking as
many classes as he could beginning with Firefighting Essentials in 1975,
and continues to do so today; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary tenure which traversed  nearly
five decades, Adrian J. Bush has served in various leadership positions,
including  as  Lieutenant  for  four  years, Captain for four years, and
Assistant Chief for three  years,  as  well  as  three  tours  as  Chief
(1987-1990, 1992-1993, 1996-1997); and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  he  served  as  a  Training Officer and as a
member of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Board of  Directors  for
over  30  years,  serving  in the esteemed position of President for two
years (1994-1995); and

  WHEREAS, Adrian J. Bush  has  also  served  on  numerous  committees
within  the  Norfolk  Volunteer  Fire Department, including the 100-year
Centennial Committee; he gave  more  than  40  years  of  his  time  and
energies  working  the  Labor  Day  Celebrations and chairing the Annual
Banquet; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, he was a member of the department's race  team
known  as  the  Snails,  participating  in  the team's new car building,
fundraising, and racing every weekend; and

  WHEREAS, A charter member of the Norfolk Fire Rescue Squad, in  1981
Adrian J. Bush played a vital role in the transfer of the squad from the
fire  department  to  the current Norfolk Rescue Squad of today; he held

several positions in the squad and was an Emergency  Medical  Technician
(EMT); and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast commitment to fire service, Adrian J. Bush
is  a current member of the Norfolk Fire District Board of Commissioners
where he has served for 22 years; he has  held  the  position  of  Board
Chairman  and  has  been  instrumental in the purchase of new apparatus,
equipment and building projects; he continues to  keep  a  keen  eye  on
district  issues  and  is  not  shy  to  voice  his opinion, earning the
admiration, esteem and respect of his colleagues; and

  WHEREAS, Adrian J. Bush  has  been  a  member  of  the  county  Fire
Advisory Board for over 27 years, as well as an active member of the St.
Lawrence  County Fire Chiefs Association for 20 years, where he has held
the positions of 1st Vice President and Director (2013-2015);  he  is  a
staunch  supporter  of  the Believe NNY program, and is a life member of
the NNY Fireman's Association serving since 1991; and

  WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Adrian J. Bush 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;
Adrian  J.  Bush  is  such a firefighter; throughout 46 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 Adrian J. Bush upon the occasion of his designation as Firefighter
of  the  Year  by  the St. Lawrence County Chiefs Association; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Adrian J. Bush.