LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Centennial Celebration of
Central Square Fire Company No. 1

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the Centennial
Celebration of Central Square Fire Company No. 1, and to honor its past
and present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of Central Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, Central Square Fire Company No. 1 was incorporated on May 18,
1909, and provides fire, rescue, and first medical services to the citi-
zens of Central Square, New York; its auxiliary was established on March
8, 1946; and
WHEREAS, The Centennial Celebration of the Central Square Fire Company
No. 1 will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Castaways Restaurant,
916 County Road 37, Central Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Founding Members of Central Square Fire Company No. 1,
Central Square, New York, included: Elmer L. Wood, William H. Conter-
mann, John W. McKinley, John C. Brown, Patrick Hefferman, D.W. Smith,
Otis G. Fuller, Charles H. Beeby, Adelbert E. Coe, Edwin T. Ross,
William T. Cole, Fred Beeby, Harvey Wheeler, and Barney V. Tucker; the
first Chief of the Company was Patrick Hefferman; 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 Central Square Fire Company No. 1
have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won
the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
Central Square Fire Company No. 1 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 Central Square Fire Company No. 1
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, Central Square Fire Company No. 1 reflects the
history 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 Centennial Celebration of Central Square Fire
Company No. 1; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Central Square Fire Company No. 1, Central Square, New York
13036.