LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated May
22, 2010

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; they are greatly supported by
the service of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and ener-
gies to the efficient operation of their fire departments; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 60th Anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Newark Volun-
teer Fire Department to be observed Saturday, May 22, 2010, at a
celebration at Burnham's Canalside Restaurant, Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Members of ladies auxiliary groups from across the State of
New York work tirelessly to provide support to our fire departments and
to aid our volunteer firefighters in many capacities; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1950, the mission of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Newark Volunteer Fire Department is to assist the men and women of the
fire department in their line of duty; these outstanding women assist in
providing food and drinks either on the scene of a call or at the fire-
house after the call; in addition, these exceptional women organize
fundraisers to benefit the department; and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Ladies Auxiliary of the Newark Volunteer Fire
Department is under the able leadership of: President, Orintha Orbaker;
Vice President, Carol Scott; Corresponding Secretary, Elaine Snow; Trea-
surer, Esther Ahrans; Financial Secretary, Dawn Jendrick; Chaplain,
Shirley Merton; and Conductress, Marlene Christensen; and
WHEREAS, The only remaining living charter member of the Ladies Auxil-
iary of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department is Ida Mae Hylkema Monji
who currently resides at Vienna Gardens in Phelps, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that we should give
special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment
of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the ladies auxiliaries of volunteer fire departments of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Newark
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department.