2009-J3715

Honoring Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson on his retirement after 27 years of distinguished service with the City of Newburgh Fire Department

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2009-J3715


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson upon the
occasion of his retirement on December 30, 2009 after 27 years of
distinguished service with the City of Newburgh Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the Empire State are indelibly enriched by the
faithful and dedicated service of those who devote their life, as fire-
fighters, to serving and protecting their community, lauding particular-
ly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of
their duties; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Assistant
Chief Gary Ferguson upon the occasion of his retirement on December 30,
2009, after 27 years of distinguished service with the City of Newburgh
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, For 27 years he served his community as a consummate profes-
sional in the arduous field of firefighting and fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality in New York State; during the course of his
dedicated service, Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson valiantly responded to
all types of fire emergencies, risking his life every day to help save
the lives of others and to protect homes and property from the
destruction caused by fire; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson has rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to the people of Newburgh; he served with
loyalty, honor and distinction, justly earning the admiration, esteem
and affection of his colleagues and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the dedicated
efforts of public servants such as Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson, who
unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation of order and the
protection of others, are worthy and due the full praise and recognition
of this Legislative Body and the communities they serve so well; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson upon the occasion of his retirement
on December 30, 2009, after 27 years of distinguished service with the
City of Newburgh Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Assistant Chief Gary Ferguson.

actions

  • 22 / Jan / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 26 / Jan / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 26 / Jan / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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