LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter James Duppert upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Constableville Fire Department

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; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter James Duppert upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Consta-
bleville Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter James Duppert joined the Constableville Fire
Department in 1959, and has served as vice president, a captain, a lieu-
tenant and as chief for two terms; and
WHEREAS, While still going on mutual aid calls, Firefighter James
Duppert usually runs the pumps, and his main duty is now as ambulance
driver; he is also on hand for work nights when the equipment needs
attention or working in the kitchen; and
WHEREAS, During annual field days, Firefighter James Duppert can be
found in the clam booth serving up chowder; and
WHEREAS, Retired from Lyons Falls Pulp and Paper where he was a pulp
and mill operator, Firefighter James Duppert has been a resident of
Constableville, New York, for 65 years; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter James Duppert and his wife, Maureen, are the
proud parents of three children, Wendell, Andrew, and Judy; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family
and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Fire-
fighter James Duppert is such a firefighter; throughout his many years
of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and
beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of
fire protection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter James Duppert upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Constableville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter James Duppert, Constableville, New York.