Senate Resolution No. 562

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Firefighter Bill Knapp upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Three G
Volunteer Fire 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, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Bill
Knapp upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the Three G Volunteer Fire Company to
be celebrated at its Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the
Glenfield Fire Hall; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter Bill Knapp enjoyed being Chairman of the Clam
Stand at the Field Days, and was actively involved in the Fire
Department fundraisers; 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, 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;
Bill Knapp 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
commend Firefighter Bill Knapp upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Three G
Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Bill Knapp.