LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter James Magie upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition for 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department

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 James "Jim" Magie,
Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition for 50
years of dedicated service to the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department and the
Loch Sheldrake community; and
WHEREAS, He will be honored at the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department's
88th Anniversary Dinner to be held at the Loch Sheldrake Fire House,
Loch Sheldrake, New York on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, James Magie joined the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department in 1960
at the age of 18 following in the footsteps of his father, who was
Captain of the Fire Police for many years, and of his late mother,
Minnie, who was a Charter Member of the Department's Ladies Auxiliary;
and
WHEREAS, James Magie quickly became an active and valued member of the
Department, working on many fundraising events, becoming an Engineer and
rising through the ranks to serve as Chief for four years and, subse-
quently, serving, when needed, two more terms as Chief, after which he
became Fire District Commissioner and was instrumental in the purchasing
of several new trucks; and
WHEREAS, James Magie had earlier also played a significant role in the
purchase of the Department's park property, in the construction of the
park itself, and in its reconstruction last year; and
WHEREAS, James Magie is a Life Member of the Loch Sheldrake Fire
Department who goes south in the winter, but when he is home, he can be
seen at the firehouse every day doing something; he remains active and
involved in the Department and proud of its members; and
WHEREAS, His brother Bob is also a past Chief and his children, Eddie
and Lori, are both active members of the Department as well, continuing
the strong and much appreciated Magie family tradition; 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, 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
Magie is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service,
this volunteer 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 Magie for his 50 years of dedicated and
distinguished service to the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department and his
community as he is honored by the Department on April 24, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Magie.