LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brandon Smith upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2008 Robert Parks Rookie of the Year
Award by Steuben County Emergency Services

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Brandon Smith
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2008 Robert
Parks Rookie of the Year Award by Steuben County Emergency Services to
be celebrated at its Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the
Hammondsport Fire Station; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Smith, a member of the Painted Post Volunteer Fire
Department, is being commended for his outstanding commitment and dedi-
cation as a new firefighter; and
WHEREAS, On many occasions, Brandon Smith has acted with bravery and
steady precision in dealing with the risk and drama of emergency situ-
ations; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of his duties, Brandon Smith has demon-
strated his character and his compassion for the welfare of others and
has proven to be a tremendous asset to his community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life is
a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by
serving as volunteers; 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
honor Brandon Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2008 Robert Parks Rookie of the Year Award by Steuben County Emer-
gency Services; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brandon Smith.