LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past President Fray Fuller upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of
dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose Company

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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Past President Fray
Fuller upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose
Company, to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner and Awards
Ceremony on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Polish Legion of American
Veterans Post No. 16, Pine Island, New York; 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, Fray Fuller joined the Highland Engine & Hose Company in
October of 1979; during more than three decades of service to the Compa-
ny, he served as Recording Secretary, Trustee, and Vice-President, as
well as the esteemed position of President from January of 2011 through
December of 2013; 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; Fray
Fuller 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 Past President Fray Fuller upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the
Highland Engine & Hose Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Past President Fray Fuller.