Assembly Resolution No. 1019

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the
Millport Fire Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
Anniversary of the Millport Fire Department and to honor its past and
present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection for the
citizens of Millport, New York; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 2026;
and

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; firefighters exemplify the power of
human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions
of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and selfless dedication
merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer fire companies are an integral part of community
protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 100
years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Millport Fire
Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and
have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and

WHEREAS, The Millport Volunteer Fire Company was organized in 1926
and was officially incorporated with the State of New York on March 9,
1956; the first president was William Marshall; and

WHEREAS, The Company's first fire-fighting equipment was a
four-wheel hand-drawn truck; at the cost of $400, the first station was
built; a rebuilt Cadillac was the first fire truck; the Company also
acquired a 1936 Chevrolet dump truck which was converted for use as a
fire truck; and

WHEREAS, The present fire station, which was built in the early
1930s, houses the necessary equipment for the services provided,
including EMS and rescue operations; and

WHEREAS, The Millport Fire Department proudly serves the residents
of the Village of Millport, Town of Veteran, and Town of Catlin with an
ever-growing total population of more than 3,500 residents; the
Department's members serve a rural area of 54 square miles; and

WHEREAS, This fully volunteer fire department, consisting of 28
active members, operates out of one station; the volunteers respond to
approximately 175 calls annually while providing mutual aid to seven
other fire departments and serving another 20,000 residents; and

WHEREAS, With its impressive force of caring firefighters, the
record of the Millport Fire Department in public service and fire
protection is one to be applauded; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
for 100 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble men and women
selflessly and tirelessly risked their lives to save the lives of others

and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire
and hazards to life, health, and well-being; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and
property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should
give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the
betterment of their communities and publicly acknowledge the heroic good
works performed by the fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers, and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Millport Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Millport Fire Department.