LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James M. McCullough upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the 2009
Citizen of the Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late James M. McCullough upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award
by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the 62nd Annual Awards Program of the West Seneca Chamber
of Commerce, to be held at Kloc's Grove, West Seneca, New York, on
Saturday, April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, James M. McCullough is the Erie County Fire Coordinator; he
has been actively involved with the Vigilant Fire Company for 31 years;
during his tenure, he has served as Commissioner, Chief, and Assistant
Chief; in his spare time, he also dispatches for the West Seneca, New
York, police and fire departments; and
WHEREAS, Associated with the Erie County Fire Chiefs for 27 years, and
the Erie County Fire District Officers for 15 years, James M. McCullough
is currently on the Board of Directors of the New York State Fire Coor-
dinators Association; he is also a long time member of the Erie County
Volunteer Firemen's Association, Southwestern Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
ciation, Firemen's Association of the State of New York, and Western New
York Association of Firefighters; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James M. McCullough has been active in the
community; he volunteers at the Franciscan Center in Buffalo, New York,
and assists with fund raising for many of the county fire departments in
the area; and
WHEREAS, James M. McCullough also is a member of the New York State
Revolving Loan Board for volunteer fire departments, and a member of the
Western New York Stress Reduction Team which assists firemen in critical
times; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, he should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James M. McCullough upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition as recipient of the 2009 Citizen of the Year
Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James M. McCullough.