Senate Resolution No. 2908

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Firefighter Jim Walker upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company
of Western, Inc.

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 Firefighter
Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of
Western, Inc. to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Banquet on
Saturday, March 7, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jim Walker joined the Volunteer Fire Company of Western in
1970; throughout his 50 years of service, he has been a vital and
important part of the Department; 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;
Jim Walker is one such 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
honor Firefighter Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Volunteer
Fire Company of Western, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Jim Walker.