Assembly Resolution No. 781

BY: M. of A. Walczyk

HONORING Firefighter Steve A. Keleher upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Potsdam
Volunteer 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 Steve A.
Keleher upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Potsdam Volunteer Fire
Department to be celebrated at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 14, 2022,
in Potsdam, New York; and

WHEREAS, Steve A. Keleher joined the Potsdam Volunteer Fire
Department in 1972; throughout his 50 years of service, he held several
positions within the Department including: Firefighter, Driving Trainer,
and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer 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;
Steve A. Keleher is one such 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
honor Firefighter Steve A. Keleher upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Steve A. Keleher.