LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Chau-
mont Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated on May 10, 2014

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of the Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department, to be celebrated
on Saturday, May 10, 2014, to honor its past and present firefighting
members for a century of bravery and distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community support
services in every locality of our State; during the past 100 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the Chaumont Volunteer 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 Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in
1914, when brave and dedicated men from the Chaumont area came together
to form a fire company for the protection and service of the people of
their community, and thanks to the initiative and courage of its
members, has endured ever since; and
WHEREAS, Over the last century, the scope of services offered by the
department has evolved to include the courageous duties of fire rescue
and fire suppression, fire police investigations, emergency medical
services and motor vehicle extrication; it responds to over 240 calls a
year with its current 35 volunteer members; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed fire company is proud of the various tools and
equipment in its firehouse; it holds many fundraisers each year in order
to afford updated equipment to keep its volunteers safe; and
WHEREAS, The Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department is known for giving
back to the community, teaming up with the community to help local chil-
dren and adults suffering illnesses, and recently raised a significant
amount to help an 18-month-old who was suffering from cancer; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department in public service and fire
protection is one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year,
for 100 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left
their homes and went to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted 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 acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the volunteer 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 100th Anniversary of the Chaumont Volunteer Fire
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department.