WHEREAS, the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company has safeguarded the lives and property of Loudoun County residents for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company traces its roots to the mid-1960s, when 12 local residents met to discuss forming a rescue squad; at the time, the Lovettsville community relied on the county or other nearby departments to provide fire and rescue service; and
WHEREAS, the Lovettsville Rescue Squad was officially formed in August 1966, and it became a combined fire and rescue company, Lovettsville District Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., in 1967; and
WHEREAS, in its early days, the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company used a borrowed 1955 Ford van as an ambulance; the company has grown to operate a full fleet of fire and rescue vehicles to best serve the Lovettsville community; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company pursue the highest quality training and use cutting-edge equipment to ensure that the company is well-prepared to respond to fires, vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents; and
WHEREAS, the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is active in the community, hosting many fundraising events, such as bingo nights and the annual Mud Run, that have become beloved local traditions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for its legacy of service to the residents of Loudoun County on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its unique history and contributions to Loudoun County.