LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Stephen Rubacky upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of
dedicated 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 Stephen Rubacky upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Moyers
Corners Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Stephen Rubacky has served the Moyers Corners
Fire Department for 40 years with commitment and dedication above and
beyond routine membership; and
WHEREAS, During his 40 years of dedicated service to the Moyers
Corners Fire Department, Firefighter Stephen Rubacky served as Assistant
Secretary, Firematic Lieutenant and Captain of Station One, Firematic
Lieutenant of Station Four, Vice President and Captain of the Fire
Police; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Firefighter Stephen Rubacky served on the Master
Plan Committee; By Laws Committee, Chairman, 1995-2011; and Chairman of
the Scholarship Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Firefighter Stephen Rubacky was named Station Four
Firefighter of the Year; 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; Stephen
Rubacky 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 Stephen Rubacky 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 Stephen Rubacky.