Senate Resolution No. 1482

BY: Senator RANZENHOFER

COMMENDING the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary upon the occasion of celebrating
its 95th Anniversary

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 members of the ladies auxiliary 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary upon the
occasion of celebrating its 95th Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious milestone will be feted at the Amherst
Women's Interclub Council's Annual Kentucky Derby Luncheon on Saturday,
May 6, 2017, at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire
company has been organized to assist and encourage the fire company in
its good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a
spirit of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and
admiration of the community in which it serves; and

WHEREAS, For 95 years, the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies
Auxiliary has carried out these important functions in an exemplary
manner, providing an invaluable service to the fire department and
community; and

WHEREAS, The first meeting of the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company
was held on September 5, 1922; then President, Sam Heim, requested that
the Ladies Auxiliary be formed to assist and support the Fire Company;
shortly thereafter, the Ladies Auxiliary was created on September 11,
1922; and

WHEREAS, In the early years the Ladies Auxiliary held auctions, card
parties, dances and dinners to raise funds for the purchase of
firefighting equipment; in the early 1940s, the ladies graciously
donated money to the Red Cross to help with the war effort; and

WHEREAS, The Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary has
also hosted numerous fashion shows, mystery rides, plays and Halloween
parties; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the men and women of the Getzville Volunteer
Fire Company look forward to their Annual Summer Picnic where they can
taste the Ladies Auxiliary's famous chowder; and


WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Ladies Auxiliary has selflessly
served and supported the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company by providing
food and refreshments, as well as emotional support, to its members
while on the scene of emergencies; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company truly
appreciate the women of the Company's Ladies Auxiliary, knowing that
when they are physically exhausted and emotionally drained, whether
chilled to the bone or withering from the heat, they will be able to
look up and see an auxiliary member standing there with a candy bar,
sandwich or a cup of soup, and a warm smiling face; and

WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help
others and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly,
supporting and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection
and prevention; and

WHEREAS, For 95 years, whether at a family dinner or a holiday
celebration, when the fire alarm has sounded, these selfless volunteers
have left their homes and jobs to help the firefighters in pursuit of
their duty; and

WHEREAS, The Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is
prepared daily to carry out its accepted responsibilities, not only
serving but also enhancing the quality of life in their community and
advancing the perception of Getzville as a caring and united community;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary upon the
occasion of celebrating its 95th Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Getzville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.