LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter William Hughes upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Willowvale Fire Company, Inc., Chadwicks, New
York

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 proud to commend Firefighter William
Hughes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Willowvale Fire Company,
Inc., to be celebrated at its Installation Banquet at the Willowvale
Firehouse, Chadwicks, New York, on Saturday, February 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, William "Bill" Hughes has served as a volunteer firefighter
for 50 years, 30 of those years as Chief of the Willowvale Fire Company;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Janet, who feels priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; 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; William
Hughes is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, he
has heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter William Hughes upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Willowvale Fire Company, Inc., Chadwicks, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter William Hughes.