Assembly Resolution No. 286

BY: M. of A. McMahon

HONORING James Sullivan upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the Snyder 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 James
"Sully" Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Snyder Fire
Department to be celebrated at this year's Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 22, 2023; and

WHEREAS, James Sullivan has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Amherst, New York, James Sullivan
joined the Snyder Fire Department in 1973; throughout his 50 years of
service, he has held several offices within the Department including:
Examining Board member and long-time, as well as, current Director on
the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
James Sullivan 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
honor James Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Snyder Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Sullivan.