Assembly Resolution No. 630

BY: M. of A. Thiele

CONGRATULATING the Firefighters Association of the
State of New York (FASNY) upon the occasion of
celebrating its 150th Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to congratulate the
Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) upon the
occasion of celebrating its 150th Anniversary, and to honor its past and
present work for 150 years of helping to facilitate fire protection to
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious milestone, several events will
be held throughout the year including the Historical Marker
Re-Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Auburn, New York,
the home of this respected organization, as well as a Dress Parade on
Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Tarrytown, New York; and

WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community
protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 150
years, the courageous and devoted firefighters FASNY represents have
valiantly responded to all types of fire and medical emergencies and
have won the praise and admiration of the communities in which they
serve; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, FASNY educates, serves and
supports volunteer firefighters in New York State; founded in 1872, this
vital organization has grown into one of the largest volunteer
firefighting organizations in the country with more than 40,000 members;
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, FASNY, with its main headquarters in Albany, New York, also
maintains the FASNY Firemen's Home, a certified residential healthcare
facility in Hudson, New York, and preserves the history and maintains
the legacy of fire service in New York State at the Museum of
Firefighting in Hudson, New York; and

WHEREAS, FASNY provides information, education and training for the
volunteer fire services throughout New York State; the organization
strives to recognize the true champions of these services through
numerous awards programs; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, FASNY recognizes educators for their work in
fire prevention education, and provides legislative representation that
monitors and takes action on topics of importance to the services; and

WHEREAS, FASNY hosts Annual Conventions and conferences with
nationally known expert speakers, and offers training at departments
across the State that not only fulfill requirements, but keep the
professional volunteer firefighter performing at the highest level; and


WHEREAS, Through FASNY's Fire in You campaign and The RecruitNY
initiative, more than 20,000 individuals have joined local volunteer
departments across this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, FASNY keeps its members informed on critical information
and promotes friendship through various publications such as The
Volunteer Firefighter, a monthly e-newsletter, and works to build a
"Healthier, Stronger and Safer Volunteer Fire Service" with its wellness
initiative; and

WHEREAS, The success of FASNY relates to the efforts of past
presidents, and the current President, John P. Farrell, Jr., as well as
fellow leaders, and members, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the organization and the community it serves; 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;
throughout 150 years of devoted service, these volunteers heroically
performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities
which define the task of fire protection; and

WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of their duties and volunteer
efforts, the FASNY members' ongoing endeavors and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in their
communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Firefighters Association of the State of New York
(FASNY) upon the occasion of celebrating its 150th Anniversary; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John P. Farrell, Jr., President, Firefighters Association
of the State of New York (FASNY).