LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James Gregston Greer V upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Walker Valley Fire Department, Chemical Engine
Company No. 1

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
James Gregston Greer V upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Walker Valley
Fire Department, Chemical Engine Company No. 1; this auspicious occa-
sion was celebrated on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Company's
annual installation dinner, held at the Eagle's Nest in Bloomingburg,
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, 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
Gregston Greer V is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 James Gregston Greer V upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Walker
Valley Fire Department, Chemical Engine Company No. 1; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Gregston Greer V, Post Office Box 113, Walker Valley,
New York 12588.