LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Vincent Kalin upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Port Jervis Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of the State of New York are renowned through-
out 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; volunteer firefighters and fire
departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection,
but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to
the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Firefighter
Vincent Kalin upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 50 years of dedicated service to the Port Jervis Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, The first Fire Company in Port Jervis was recognized in 1847,
and became known as Port Jervis Engine Company No. 1 in 1850; the compa-
ny is known for its strong tradition of the Volunteer Fireman's Parade,
held every year since 1850; now, almost 400 dedicated volunteers serve
the city of Port Jervis and its community; Vincent Kalin is among these
devoted volunteers who has given of his time and energies to protect the
community from the dangers of fire; and
WHEREAS, The Port Jervis Fire Department is dedicated to safeguarding
the lives, property and environment of the community through exceptional
services in education, preparedness, prevention and prompt response to
emergency incidents; since he joined on November 1, 1960, Vincent Kalin
has actively fulfilled this mission; and
WHEREAS, It takes 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; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Kalin 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 Vincent Kalin upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Port
Jervis Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vincent Kalin, 3 McAllister Street, Port Jervis, New York
12771.