LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chief Richard "Richie" Jordan upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated 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 Chief Richard
"Richie" Jordan upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fairville Volunteer
Fire Department of Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chief Richard "Richie" Jordan is being honored at the Depart-
ment's Annual Banquet to be held at the Palmyra Moose Lodge in Palmyra,
New York on Saturday, March 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jordan is currently serving his second term as Chief of
the Department; he previously served ably in this capacity from
1990-1993; 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; Chief
Richard "Richie" Jordan 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 Chief Richard "Richie" Jordan 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 Chief Richard "Richie" Jordan.