LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Irving Candee upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of
dedicated service to the Belgium Cold Springs 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 Irving
Candee upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Belgium Cold Springs Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his devoted service, the Belgium Cold
Springs Fire Department and the Onondaga County Volunteer Fireman's
Association will present Irving Candee with the prestigious Red Jacket
Award; and
WHEREAS, Irving Candee joined the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department
on December 6, 1951, just two years after the fire department was
formed; and
WHEREAS, During his 60 years of service, Irving Candee completed
numerous fire protection and fire safety courses, including: Onondaga
County Fire Training, New York State Essentials of Firemanship, Pump
Operator, Single Company Operations, Crash Injury Management, Initial
Fire Attack, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Medical Technician
Training; and
WHEREAS, Irving Candee also honorably served the Belgium Cold Springs
Fire Department in various leadership roles, including Fire Chief,
Assistant Fire Chief, Captain, Fire Department Secretary, and Board
Member; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career of volunteer
service with the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department, Irving Candee
responded to thousands of emergency calls, advanced department technolo-
gy, and improved the safety and quality of life of countless residents
living within his community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a firefighter, Irving Candee helped
establish a Syracuse-based construction company (MCK Building Associ-
ates), and was active in many organizations throughout his community;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, an active member of the Belgium Cold Springs Fire
Department, Irving Candee attends meetings, assists with events and
mentors other firefighters in the department; 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; Irving
Candee is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Irving Candee for 60 years of distinguished service;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Irving Candee.