Assembly Resolution No. 201

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMEMORATING the 131st Anniversary of the
Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent Association on
January 11, 2021

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 131st Anniversary of the Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent
Association; and

WHEREAS, As with tradition, members ring the brass bell originally
from a 1949 LaFrance fire truck to start their annual meetings and
remember past members; and

WHEREAS, The Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent Association is made up
of a brotherhood of three companies, Rome Hook & Ladder, Fort Stanwix
Hose Company No. 2, and Independent Hose Company No. 1; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of President Edward Palinski,
the Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent Association diligently works to
protect and aid its members and their dependents; and

WHEREAS, In addition to President Edward Palinski, the Volunteer
Fireman's Benevolent Association's officers are: First Vice President
Robert Shaller, Second Vice President Rick Seifert, Secretary/Treasurer
Keith W. Townsend, and elected trustees for a two-year term: Sean
McLaughlin, John Aiello, Jerry Maurer and Douglas Jones; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the Association has collected numerous
artifacts, such as the red shirts once worn by members during area
parades and some equipment which dates to at least the early 1900s;
currently stored at the Rome Cemetery, the items will be donated to the
Rome Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 131st Anniversary of the Volunteer Fireman's
Benevolent Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Edward Palinski, President, Volunteer Fireman's
Benevolent Association.