LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Jack Stone upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Fairville Volunteer 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 Jack
Stone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department
of Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jack Stone is being honored at the Department's Annual
Banquet to be held at the Palmyra Moose Lodge in Palmyra, New York on
Saturday, March 3, 2012; 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; Jack
Stone is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Jack Stone for 50 years of distinguished service to
the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jack Stone.