Senate Resolution No. 2121

BY: Senator REICHLIN-MELNICK

COMMENDING Firefighter Bruce McClintock upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Suffern
Volunteer Hose Company

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; 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 Bruce McClintock upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Suffern
Volunteer Hose Company; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; and

WHEREAS, Bruce McClintock is the Recording Secretary for the
Rockland County Volunteer Fire Association; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure of service, Bruce McClintock has
continually demonstrated a high knowledge and understanding of
leadership, training, and educational roles with the department and his
crews; 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;
Bruce McClintock is one such firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted
service, he 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 Bruce McClintock for 50 years of distinguished
service to Suffern Volunteer Hose Company No. 1; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Bruce McClintock.