Senate Resolution No. 3738

BY: Senator BONACIC

COMMENDING Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Unionville 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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Elroy
Gould Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire Department to
be celebrated at its annual dinner on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at
Erie Trackside Manor, Port Jervis, New York; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities 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;
Elroy Gould Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Elroy Gould Jr. for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Elroy Gould Jr.