LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eggertsville Past Fire Chief Ira H.
Striejewske upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Erie County Fire Chiefs Mutual
Aid Organization

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Eggertsville
Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Erie County
Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Organization; this auspicious event was cele-
brated on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Erie County Fire Chiefs annu-
al awards installation banquet, held at the Ellwood Fire Hall in the
Town of Tonawanda, New York; and
WHEREAS, Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske's family's roots in the
fire service date back to the early 1800s; members of his family have
contributed more than 277 combined years of community service; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Eggertsville Hose Company for more
than 59 years, Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske has served in all
firematic offices, including Fire Chief, to which he was elected in 1977
and held the position until 1980; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske was elected to
the position of Fire Commissioner of the Eggertsville Fire District, and
still serves in that position; and
WHEREAS, As a 59-year veteran of the Eggertsville Hose Company, Past
Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske has been a top 20 fireman in responses
with over 50 years as a top 10 fireman; he was the number one responder
for many of those years; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the members of the Eggertsville Hose Company initi-
ated the Ira H. Striejewske Award to recognize the member showing excel-
lence as the number one responder in the fire company; the award was
modeled after Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske's years of dedication
as the Department's top responder; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous 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, 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 is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; 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; Past
Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske is such a firefighter; throughout his many

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
honor Eggertsville Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award
by the Erie County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Organization; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eggertsville Past Fire Chief Ira H. Striejewske.