LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chief Christopher Barrett upon the
occasion of his retirement from the City of Newburgh Fire Department,
after 27 years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Chief Chris-
topher Barrett upon the occasion of his retirement from the City of
Newburgh Fire Department; he will officially retire on September 2,
2009; and
WHEREAS, For the past 27 years, Christopher Barrett rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the City of Newburgh Fire Depart-
ment; 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," firefighters have
been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the
ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, Known as a working chief, Chief Christopher Barrett was a
leader who would come up from the front line and climb into a burning
building if need be; and
WHEREAS, Chief Christopher Barrett followed in the footsteps of his
grandfather and his father who were both firefighters in Gerritsen
Beach, Brooklyn, New York, before the family moved to the Hudson Valley;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to passing the exam for the Newburgh Fire Department,
Chief Christopher Barrett joined the Vails Gate Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment at the young age of 18; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in acknowledging
those esteemed individuals within the State of New York who distinguish
themselves in service to the community and is pleased to express its
sincere appreciation to Chief Christopher Barrett for his many years of
exemplary service to the City of Newburgh; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Chief Christopher Barrett upon the occasion of his retirement
from the City of Newburgh Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fire Chief Christopher Barrett.