LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter George Race upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedi-
cated service to the Moyers Corners 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, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter George Race upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Moyers Corners
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Joining the Moyers Corners Fire Department in December 1970,
Firefighter George Race has served the Department for more than 40 years
with commitment and dedication above and beyond routine membership; and
WHEREAS, During his many years of dedicated service to the Moyers
Corners Fire Department, Firefighter George Race held the positions of
Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Firefighter George Race served on several appa-
ratus replacement committees, including various engine committees and
both Sutphen Aerials; he also served on several building construction
committees, including Station Two major renovations, and Station Three
and Four initial construction; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter George Race received an Onondaga County Life
Saving Award for his heroic actions on April 17, 1993; he also received
several Firefighter of the Month awards and a Firefighter of the Year
Award; 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; George
Race is such a firefighter; throughout his 40 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 George Race for his 40 years of distinguished
service to the Moyers Corners Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter George Race.