LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Barry Sens upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Pittsford Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Barry Sens upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Pittsford Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, On June 2, 2008, in recognition of this most auspicious occa-
sion, approximately 60 firefighters from the Pittsford Fire Department
marched in honor of Barry Sens and his 50 years of distinguished service
to the department; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Pittsford High School, Barry Sens joined the
Pittsford Fire Department on July 1, 1958; since that time he has worked
his way through the ranks including serving as chief from 1977 to 1978;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Barry Sens is the past president of the
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs; a position he proudly held
from 1987 until 1988; in this capacity he earned a reputation throughout
New York State for being a great firefighter, but even more than that, a
great champion for fire service in general; and
WHEREAS, Today, Barry Sens is an esteemed member of the Pittsford Fire
District's board of commissioners, who are elected to handle the opera-
tional matters of the department; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Helen, and their son,
Mark, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; 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, 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; Barry
Sens is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Barry Sens for 50 years of distinguished service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barry Sens.