LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter John Vaccaro upon the
occasion of being named 2015 Firefighter of the Year by the Hamburg
Volunteer Fire Department

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 Firefighter
John Vaccaro upon the occasion of being named 2015 Firefighter of the
Year by the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department, celebrated at its Annual
Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Brierwood Country
Club in Hamburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding firefighter dedicated to helping others, John
Vaccaro continues to serve the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department in the
leadership role of Trustee; 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; John
Vaccaro is such a firefighter; throughout his many years of devoted
service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call
of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter John Vaccaro upon the occasion of being named 2015
Firefighter of the Year by the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter John Vaccaro.