Assembly Resolution No. 779

BY: M. of A. Blankenbush

HONORING Firefighter Edward J. Kaldowski upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
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 Firefighter
Edward J. Kaldowski upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Banquet on
Saturday, April 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Edward J. Kaldowski joined the Lowville Volunteer Fire
Department in January of 1960; he served as a member of the Board of
Directors for several years and was also very active with the Fire
Police Association; and

WHEREAS, In 1973, Edward J. Kaldowski assisted in rescuing two
victims from a fire at the former Ver's Restaurant in Lowville, now
Jeb's Restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Edward J. Kaldowski served his community as a Fire
Inspector, and was also Chairman of the field days for many years, as
well as being very active at other fundraisers, including chicken
barbecues; and

WHEREAS, When Edward J. Kaldowski first joined the Lowville
Volunteer Fire Department, he also became a member of the Hose Company
and served as an Interior Fireman; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; 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;
Edward J. Kaldowski is one such firefighter; throughout 60 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 Edward J. Kaldowski upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service
to the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Edward J. Kaldowski.