Senate Resolution No. 1229

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

COMMENDING James Mansberger upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire
Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James
Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department to be
celebrated at its 84th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 22,
2017 at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York; and

WHEREAS, James Mansberger joined the Jericho Fire Department in
April of 1964; he left to serve in the United States military and
rejoined in October of 1967; and

WHEREAS, During his 50 years at the Jericho Fire Department, James
Mansberger became the Captain of Engine and Ladder Co. No. 1; he also
served on the Jericho Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners from
January of 1977 through December of 1991 while being an active member of
the organization; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
James Mansberger is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted
service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call
of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Mansberger.