LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chet South upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 60 years of distinguished
service to the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Chet South
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60
years of distinguished service to the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this momentous occasion will be celebrated at the Company's
Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at The Highland Country
Club, Queensbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, After six decades as an active member of the Queensbury
Central Volunteer Fire Company, Chet South continues to serve as a dedi-
cated member of the fire service, pillar to the community, and long-time
friend and mentor to all; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving as Chaplain, Chet South has also served as
Board of Director, President, and First Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities 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; Chet
South is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Chet South upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Queensbury
Central Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chet South.