LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Perry
Fire Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 125th Anni-
versary of the Perry Fire Department and to honor its past and present
firefighting members for 125 years of fire protection to the citizens of
Perry, New York and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Established on June 7, 1887, the Perry Fire Department was
organized under the leadership of Chief Engineer Dr. Gilbert R. Traver,
First Assistant John Stockwell, Second Assistant E.M. Wyckoff, and
Secretary George K. Page; and
WHEREAS, The original Perry Fire Department consisted of Engine Compa-
ny No. 1, Hose Company and Hook and Ladder Company; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, more companies were added to the department
and others merged; by April 1, 2003, all companies were dissolved so
that all efforts could be applied to the Perry Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, In addition to protecting the citizens of Perry, the Perry
Fire Department has hosted annual Halloween parties, sponsored fund-
raising carnivals, assisted with building facilities at the village park
and provided first aid equipment to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Perry Fire Department stands behind its motto, "Our
Deeds, Our Reward," and its members continue to maintain the highest
standards in their service to the citizens of the Village of Perry; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; for over a century, the coura-
geous and devoted firefighters of the Perry Fire Department have vali-
antly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise
and respect of the community which they serve; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the Perry Fire Department in public service and fire protection is one
to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 125 years,
whenever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left their homes and
went to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Perry Fire Department are
prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others
and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by
individual firefighters, the Perry Fire Department reflects the history
and development of firefighting over the past 125 years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; 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
proudly commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Perry Fire Department;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Perry Fire Department.