Senate Resolution No. 1466

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Firefighter Richard Bush upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
Volunteer 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 honor Firefighter
Richard Bush upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, April 22, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bush joined the Lowville Volunteer Fire Department
on May 6, 1957; shortly thereafter, he joined the firematics team, and
competed with the Department until 1960; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bush was a vital member of the ladder company and
worked as a cleaner in the old fire hall; in 1972, he was elected to the
title of President, and eight years later, he became a participant of
the budget committee and Board of Directors; in this capacity, he was
instrumental in the purchase of the new fire hall; and

WHEREAS, Since 1988, Richard Bush has served as the Truck Committee
President, where he has been responsible for purchasing almost every
truck in the Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his six decades of devoted service, Richard Bush
has also been a member of the house committee, and chairman of many
fundraisers helping the Department buy various pieces of equipment
needed to fulfill its duty as a volunteer fire company; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Richard Bush has always been available to lend
a helping hand to his fellow firefighters and enjoys representing the
Lowville Volunteer Fire Department in various parades; 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;

Richard Bush is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Firefighter Richard Bush upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Lowville
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Richard Bush.