LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Ely Family upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition after more than 150 years of
dedicated service to Scottsville Fire Department, Inc.

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend the Ely Family upon
the occasion of their designation for special recognition after more
than 150 years of dedicated service to Scottsville Fire Department,
Inc., to be celebrated at its 98th Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 20,
2010, in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, The Ely Family has served the Scottsville Fire Department for
three generations and has accumulated over 150 years of devoted service
to the Department and community; and
WHEREAS, The late James Ely, Sr., his wife, Dorothy, and their son,
James, Jr., gave and have given graciously to society as a whole; James
Ely, Sr.'s grandsons, Brian and Steven are continuing the Ely tradition
by following in their grandfather's and father's footsteps; and
WHEREAS, Scottsville Fire Department, Inc. is proud to have the Ely
Family's faithful dedication; they are true assets to society; 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; the Ely
Family were and are such firefighters; for over 150 years of devoted
service, these special volunteers have 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 the Ely Family upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition after more than 150 years of distinguished service
to Scottsville Fire Department, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Ely Family.