LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Barry F. Morehouse upon
the occasion of his designation as Firefighter of the Year by the
Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040 of the American Legion

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in acknowledging those
esteemed individuals within the State of New York who distinguish them-
selves in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concerns, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Barry F. Morehouse upon the occasion of his designation as
Firefighter of the Year by the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040 of
the American Legion; he will be celebrated at the Post's Community
Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 3, 2014. in Delmar, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Barry F. Morehouse is a dedicated volunteer with
Selkirk Fire Company No. 1; 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, In his selection as Firefighter of the Year, Barry F. More-
house truly exemplifies the collective concern of ordinary people across
the community of New York State who voluntarily respond without the
thought of danger or reward when others are in need of help; 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; Barry
F. Morehouse is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Barry F. Morehouse upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as Firefighter of the Year by the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post
1040 of the American Legion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Barry F. Morehouse.