LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Jerome Bullock upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 65 years of
dedicated service to Loch Sheldrake 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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Jerome
Bullock upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 65 years of dedicated service to Loch Sheldrake Fire Department,
to be celebrated at its 90th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, January 14,
2012 at the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, Jerome Bullock joined the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department in
1947 at the age of 15 when manpower was down due to World War II and
Loch Sheldrake was a booming resort town; and
WHEREAS, Following in his father John's footsteps, Jerome Bullock went
on to become Fire Chief from 1967 to 1968; and
WHEREAS, After his distinguished service as Fire Chief, Jerome Bullock
became Fire Commissioner; he was instrumental in purchasing the property
and the building where the current firehouse stands today; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Pat, and their four
children, Bruce, Randy, Jerry, and Tracy, as well as eight grandchildren
and one great-grandchild, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Jerome
Bullock is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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 Jerome Bullock for 65 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jerome Bullock, 118 Rose Lane, Loch Sheldrake, New York
12759.