LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Halcottsville Fire Department to be celebrated on Saturday, September
18, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-
versary of the Halcottsville Fire Department and to honor its past and
present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of Halcottsville 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 Halcottsville 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, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the Halcottsville 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 Halcottsville 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, Halcottsville Fire Department reflects the
history and development of firefighting over the past 100 years; and
WHEREAS, One hundred years ago on a cold February day, G.E. Griffin,
John Morse and other members of the Halcottsville Fire Department organ-
ized the hamlet's first fire company; and a new water system had just
been installed, primarily for the anticipation of the fire company's
establishment; and
WHEREAS, For the first six years, the Department was extremely busy
responding to mainly chimney fires which were prevalent at the time;
today, it is active and also assists and provides mutual aid for other
local fire companies; 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 the Halcottsville Fire
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Halcottsville Fire Department.