Senate Resolution No. 2550

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Gladys Buckingham upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition after 60
years of dedicated service to the Lowville Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate
their lives and careers to the service of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Gladys
Buckingham upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary, celebrated at its Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday,
April 22, 2017 at the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department in Lowville,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Members of ladies auxiliary groups from across the State of
New York work tirelessly to provide support to our fire departments and
to aid our volunteer firefighters in many capacities; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Buckingham has been a member of the Lowville Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary since its inception in 1957; and

WHEREAS, The members of this worthy organization provide nourishment
to firefighters during emergency incidents, and are always ready to
support and fulfill the needs of the fire department; Gladys Buckingham
is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Gladys Buckingham, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Buckingham is deserving of the highest commendation
of this Legislative Body for her commitment to the Lowville Fire
Department, as she has helped to advance the perception of her community
as a caring and united community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Gladys Buckingham upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gladys Buckingham.