LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Charles A. Smith upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to Seneca Castle Fire Company

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 Charles
"Bud" Smith upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Seneca Castle Fire Company on
Saturday, March 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Charles "Bud" Smith has served the residents of the Seneca
Fire District for over 50 years; for many years he served as a Chief
Officer, but is currently serving as the 1st Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, A Town Councilman for the Town of Seneca, Charles "Bud" Smith
worked for 35 years for Cornell at the Geneva Experimental Station; he
is a graduate of Clifton Springs High School and Alfred University; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda and their chil-
dren Chris, Craig, Michelle and Ryan, as well as seven grandchildren,
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; Charles
"Bud" Smith 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 Charles "Bud" Smith for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles "Bud" Smith.