LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Grand
Island Fire Company on May 21, 2016

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 78th Anniver-
sary of the Grand Island Fire Company and to honor its past and present
firefighting members for 78 years of fire protection to the citizens of
Grand Island, 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 78 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of the Grand Island 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, Established in 1938, the founding fathers of the Grand Island
Fire Company carefully laid the groundwork for the solid infrastructure
that exists today, which includes an advanced life support paramedic
unit that is second to none; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
the Grand Island Fire Company in public service and fire protection is
one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 78 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island Fire Company reflects the
history and development of firefighting over the past 78 years; 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 78th Anniversary of the Grand Island Fire Compa-
ny on May 21, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Grand Island Fire Company.