Senate Resolution No. 3845

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING John Wicka upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 45 Years of Service
Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John Wicka
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 45 Years of
Service Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Since 1924, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the
Lake View Volunteer Fire Department have valiantly responded to all
types of fire emergencies and engaged in vital activities which have
helped to prevent the loss of life and property from fires; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
John Wicka is such a firefighter; throughout 45 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
honor John Wicka upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 45 Years of Service Award by the Lake View Volunteer Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Wicka.