LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring five members of the Skaneateles Fire
Department for their 50 years of volunteer service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize brave
citizens that have played a significant role in making our community
what it is today, and to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices made
to our society to ensure the safety and the advancement of the quality
of life for all residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to recog-
nize five Skaneateles Fire Department members, Clifford Abrams, Edward
Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank Pitman and James Garrison upon the
auspicious occasion of their 50th Anniversary of volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, Fire districts outside the Village of Skaneateles were offi-
cially formed in 1959, with stations being built on Coon Hill Road and
in the hamlet of Mandana; and
WHEREAS, One year later, in 1960, Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts,
Richard Marchand, and Frank Pitman joined the Skaneateles Fire Depart-
ment, and in 1961, James Garrison joined the department; and
WHEREAS, During their careers, Clifford Abrams and James Garrison
served as driver-pump operators; Richard Marchand served as an active
firefighter for more than 35 years; Frank Pitman served as a lieutenant
and captain; and Edward Roberts served as a lieutenant, captain and as
president; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, the Fire Department moved to Fennell Street, where
it remained until 2008, when the new station was built on the corner of
Genesee Street and Kane Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its long and meaningful history, one thing has
remained constant, the dedication, hard-work, commitment and sacrifices
of the men and women of the Skaneateles Fire Department, including:
Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank Pitman and
James Garrison; and
WHEREAS, Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank
Pitman and James Garrison volunteered their time year in and year out,
working long hours and sacrificing time spent with their families to
protect the lives and properties of the residents of Skaneateles; and
WHEREAS, With that dedication and commitment to the citizens of
Skaneateles, Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank
Pitman and James Garrison have saved lives and protected properties for
thousands of residents; and
WHEREAS, After more than 50 years of service, Clifford Abrams, Edward
Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank Pitman and James Garrison continue to
serve Skaneateles residents by attending monthly meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Skaneateles Fire Department, where Clifford Abrams,
Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank Pitman and James Garrison have
served honorably, now serves as a model Fire Department organization for
other departments throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank
Pitman and James Garrison have served residents of Skaneateles for more
than a half-century and the residents are grateful for the safety they
have been provided; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank Pitman
and James Garrison for their 50 years of service to the Skaneateles Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clifford Abrams, Edward Roberts, Richard Marchand, Frank
Pitman and James Garrison.