LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Keith Jordan upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Citizenship for Volunteer Fire Service in
Steuben County Award from the Steuben County Office of Emergency
Services on April 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Keith Jordan upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Citizenship
for Volunteer Fire Service in Steuben County Award from the Steuben
County Office of Emergency Services on April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Keith Jordan has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Still actively involved with fire and ambulance service in
Steuben County, Keith Jordan has been a member of the Woodhull Volunteer
Fire Department for more than 50 years, the Woodhull Volunteer Ambulance
Association for 15 years and the Woodhull Board of Fire Commissioners;
and
WHEREAS, Keith Jordan has had a life long affair with volunteerism in
the fire service and was instrumental in obtaining funds for the
improvement in the fire hall and to Fireman's Field; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Keith Jordan served as the Steuben County Deputy
Fire Coordinator for 10 years and was appointed to the Steuben County
Fire Advisory Board in 1992; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; and
WHEREAS, Keith Jordan is such a firefighter; throughout his years of
devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond
the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Keith Jordan and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Keith Jordan upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Citi-
zenship for Volunteer Fire Service in Steuben County Award from the

Steuben County Office of Emergency Services on April 4, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Keith Jordan.