LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ralph Jaquish upon the occasion of his
50th Anniversary as Chief of the Moriah Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ralph Jaquish upon the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as Chief of the
Moriah Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, The longest serving fire chief in the State of New York,
Ralph Jaquish joined the Moriah Volunteer Fire Department in 1954, and
served as second assistant chief and first assistant chief before he was
elevated to chief in 1959; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Moriah, New York, Ralph Jaquish believes in
giving back to the community he loves so much; he is an acknowledged
community leader and served as a member of the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, For the past 55 years, Ralph Jaquish has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Moriah Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Chief of the Moriah Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, Ralph Jaquish has served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and
was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems in his official acts; 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; Ralph
Jaquish is such a firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his years of devoted service, Ralph Jaquish hero-
ically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibil-
ities which define the task of fire protection; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give
special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment
of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ralph Jaquish upon the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as Chief
of the Moriah Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ralph Jaquish.