Assembly Resolution No. 336 BY: M. of A. Angelino HONORING Firefighter Richard W. Burton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire Department 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; and WHEREAS, 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 Richard W. Burton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire Department, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 29, 2023; and WHEREAS, Richard W. Burton has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the fire service; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the Norwich Fire Department's George Rider Hook and Ladder Company for more than 30 years, Richard W. Burton followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps and climbed the ranks to become an Explorer Advisor, training officer, instructor, safety officer, Company President, Captain, 3rd Assistant Chief and 2nd Assistant Chief; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected men and women 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; Richard W. Burton is such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted service, he 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 Richard W. Burton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Richard W. Burton.