Senate Resolution No. 750 BY: Senator O'MARA COMMENDING Firefighter Gary Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the South Corning 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 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 commend Firefighter Gary Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the South Corning Fire Department on Monday, May 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, Gary Johnson joined the South Corning Fire Department on May 27, 1969; throughout his years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including Assistant Chief and Rescue Captain; Gary's wife, the late Kim Johnson, was a member of the South Corning Fire Department's Auxiliary; 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; Gary Johnson is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 commend Firefighter Gary Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the South Corning Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Gary Johnson.