Senate Resolution No. 1106

BY: Senator ANTONACCI

COMMENDING Firefighter Lou Taylor upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 65 years of dedicated service to the Elbridge
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 commend
Firefighter Lou Taylor upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 65 years of dedicated service to the Elbridge
Volunteer Fire Department, Elbridge, New York; and

WHEREAS, Lou Taylor joined the Elbridge Volunteer Fire Department on
May 6, 1954; throughout his 65 years, he has held the esteemed ranks of
Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief; he also served as
Company President during his active years with the department; and

WHEREAS, A true pillar of strength to this organization, Firefighter
Lou Taylor, having worked alongside his father, holds a wealth of fire
service expertise and has a vast knowledge of Elbridge Fire Department
history; and

WHEREAS, Retired from the New York Telephone Company, Firefighter
Lou Taylor enjoyed his successful career while serving his community;
and

WHEREAS, Firefighter Lou Taylor's wife, Agnes Taylor, supported her
husband by participating in many functions held by the department; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Agnes, with him throughout have
been his four children, Debbie, Sherry, Connie, and Jeff, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; 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;
Lou Taylor is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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 Lou Taylor upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 65 years of dedicated service to the Elbridge
Volunteer Fire Department, Elbridge, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Lou Taylor.