Assembly Resolution No. 888

BY: M. of A. McMahon

COMMENDING Volunteer Firefighter Donald Bauman
upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the North Bailey Fire Company

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives
of others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear
and perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Volunteer
Firefighter Donald Bauman upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North
Bailey Fire Company; this momentous occasion will be celebrated at the
Annual Installation of Officers banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at
the Reikart Ballroom in Amherst, New York; and

WHEREAS, Donald Bauman joined the North Bailey Fire Company on March
4, 1974 and served as President of the Company in 1988; 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;
Donald Bauman is such a 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 Volunteer Firefighter Donald Bauman for 50 years of
distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Donald Bauman.