LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Sodus
Point Fire Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-
versary of the Sodus Point Fire Department and to honor its past and
present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of Sodus Point and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 100 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of Sodus Point Fire Department have
valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the
praise and respect of the community which they serve; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Sodus Point, New York, met at the Guild Hall
on Thursday, April 28, 1910, for the purpose of organizing a volunteer
fire company; at this meeting 21 men were present who volunteered their
services; and
WHEREAS, The first organization was a Hook and Ladder Company and a
Bucket Brigade; the Company worked with small equipment until April 23,
1913, when the Department was reorganized and a Fire District was estab-
lished; and
WHEREAS, The new organization consisted of 60 men and three Companies,
namely: Hook and Ladder Company, Foreman, E.C. Morley; Engine Company,
Engineer, Ward DeVille; and Hose Company, Foreman George Mabb; and
WHEREAS, The officers of the Sodus Point Fire Department included:
Chief George Schuyler; Assistant Chief Emmet Carrier; Secretary Ralph
Bishop; and Treasurer Van DeVille; and
WHEREAS, On December 24, 1953, the Sodus Point Fire Department
suffered a great tragedy when its fire house was destroyed by fire;
however, the Department persevered and through the years it has contin-
ued to grow and change with the times; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
Sodus Point Fire Department in public service and fire protection is one
to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 100 years,
whenever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left their homes and
went to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of Sodus Point Fire Department are
prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others
and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by
individual firefighters, Sodus Point Fire Department reflects the histo-
ry and development of firefighting over the past 100 years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Sodus Point Fire Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sodus Point Fire Department.