LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the New
York City Fire Department in College Point, New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of the New York City Fire Department in College Point, New
York, and to honor its past and present firefighting members for 100
years of fire protection to the citizens of College Point and its
surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, December 2008 marked the 100th Anniversary of the New York
City Fire Department in College Point; prior to the City's involvement,
there were several village fire departments that were manned by volun-
teers; and
WHEREAS, In 1898, Queens County, including College Point, was incorpo-
rated into the City of New York; then in 1908, a system of paid fire-
fighters was established, and now, for over 100 years, the members of
the New York City Fire Department have been bravely and selflessly serv-
ing this community; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 100 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of College Point have valiantly
responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and
respect of the community which they serve; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the College Point Fire Department in public service and fire protection
is one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 100
years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble firefighters went to the
aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of College Point are prepared to risk
their lives every day to help save the lives of others and to protect
homes and property from the destruction caused by fire; 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 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
proudly commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the New York City Fire
Department in College Point; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the College Point Fire Department.