LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Salisbury Mills Fire Company upon
the occasion of hosting the 2011 Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
ciation Parade on September 24, 2011

WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer fire-
fighter 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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend the Salisbury Mills
Fire Company upon the occasion of hosting the 2011 Orange County Volun-
teer Firemen's Association Parade to be celebrated on Saturday, Septem-
ber 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This year's parade will be honoring outgoing Association
President Rick Lewis, a 35-year member and two-time Past Chief of the
Salisbury Mills Fire Department; he is a life member of the Association
and is currently a Deputy Orange County Fire Coordinator; 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, 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; and
WHEREAS, The treasured values of families united and wholesome enter-
tainment for all ages reflected in this event help to foster community
spirit and cooperation, as well as preserve the beliefs, ideals and
values of these volunteer firefighters who have 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 the Salisbury Mills Fire Company upon the occasion of hosting
the 2011 Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association Parade on Septem-
ber 24, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Salisbury Mills Fire Company.