LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Alfred North, Sr. upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Firefighter of the
Year Award by the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association

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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Alfred
North, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011
Firefighter of the Year Award by the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's
Association to be celebrated at its 76th Annual Convention at the Napa-
noch Fire House in Napanoch, New York, on Friday, July 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Alfred North, Sr.'s bravery and quick thinking, saved the
lives of many from a burning building on November 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Alfred North, Sr., through his spontaneous and heroic
actions, demonstrated his character and his compassion for the welfare
of others, personifying, by virtue of his actions, the collective
concern of ordinary citizens across the community of the State of New
York who voluntarily respond when others are in need of help; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 51 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of Pioneer Engine Company No.1 have
valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the
praise and respect of the community which they serve; 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 arid 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; Alfred
North, Sr. is such a firefighter; throughout 51 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 Alfred North, Sr. upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the 2011 Firefighter of the Year Award by the
Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alfred North, Sr. 119 Canal Street, Apartment 217, Ellen-
ville, New York 12428.