LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter James Johnson upon the
occasion of his retirement from the City of Newburgh Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens who would devote themselves to public
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter James Johnson upon the occasion of his retirement from the
City of Newburgh Fire Department, to be celebrated at a dinner on
Monday, October 19, 2009, at Pamela's, Newburgh, New York; 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, Throughout his years of devoted service, Firefighter James
Johnson has 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 those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the protection of
others are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and noble
endeavors; 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; James
Johnson is such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted service,
this firefighter 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
commend Firefighter James Johnson upon the occasion of his retirement
from the City of Newburgh Fire Department, and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter James Johnson.