Senate Resolution No. 786

BY: Senator ANTONACCI

HONORING Firefighter Robert Milton upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 70 years of dedicated service to the Jordan
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 Firefighter
Robert Milton upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Jordan Fire
Department to be celebrated at its Installation Banquet on Saturday,
April 6, 2019, at the Camillus Country Club; and

WHEREAS, Robert Milton joined the Jordan Fire Department in 1949,
after valiantly serving as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Beginning his illustrious firefighting career as an
Officer, Robert Milton climbed the ranks to serve as Chief from
1959-1977, during which time he oversaw the building of the new
Firehouse in 1964, as well as an addition in 1967; he was also
instrumental in the creation of Jordan Ambulance Service; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he was one of the first New York State
Instructors serving in Onondaga County and surrounding communities; 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;
Robert Milton is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 Robert Milton upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Jordan
Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Robert Milton.