LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the East
Greenbush Fire Company to be celebrated on January 30, 2016

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-
versary of the East Greenbush Fire Company and to honor its past and
present firefighting members for 100 years of fire protection to the
citizens of East Greenbush, New York, and its surrounding communities;
and
WHEREAS, Fire departments 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 East Greenbush Fire Company
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 East Greenbush Fire Company was established by a group of
17 citizens on January 7, 1916, after a spectacular fire destroyed the
landmark Hillcrest Inn; the Company's first meeting was held in the
parlor of Duff's Hotel, and its Certificate of Incorporation was
received on June 18, 1916; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the East Greenbush Fire Company 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, The brave firefighters of the East Greenbush Fire Company are
prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others
and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by
individual firefighters, the East Greenbush Fire Company reflects the
history and development of firefighting over the past century; 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 the 100th Anniversary of the East Greenbush Fire
Company to be celebrated on January 30, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East Greenbush Fire Company.