Assembly Resolution No. 530

BY: M. of A. McMahon

HONORING Firefighter Joseph Clouse upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 51 years of dedicated service to the
Main-Transit 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 honor Firefighter
Joseph Clouse upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 51 years of dedicated service to the Main-Transit Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Clouse has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Main-Transit Fire Department for more than
five decades, Joseph Clouse served in numerous capacities, including
Director, Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain, as well as Benevolent
Association Trustee and Officer; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Joseph Clouse also served on
the Slo-Pokes Drill Team, as Chairman of the 1990 NYS Championship
Parade Committee, and as a member of the department's bowling team; with
a passion for music, especially jazz, he also repaired musical
instruments for students of the Williamsville School District; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Edie, and two
children, Jodie and Jimmy, as well as his beloved grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; 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;
Joseph Clouse is such a firefighter; throughout 51 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 Firefighter Joseph Clouse upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 51 years of dedicated service to the
Main-Transit Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Joseph Clouse.