Senate Resolution No. 3373

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Firefighter David M. Reynolds upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the
New Hartford 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
David M. Reynolds upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the New
Hartford Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of
Officers Banquet on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at The Yahnundasis Golf
Club, New Hartford, New York; and

WHEREAS, David M. Reynolds joined the New Hartford Fire Department
in March of 1967; throughout his more than 50 years of service, he has
held several positions within the Department including: Lieutenant,
Captain, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, and Chief for 25 years;
currently, he is the Director for the New Hartford Fire Department
Benevolent Association; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his service with the New Hartford Fire
Department, David M. Reynolds is the President of the Oneida County Fire
Chiefs Association and Chief of Utica's Engine 11 Foundation; 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;
David M. Reynolds is such a firefighter; throughout his five decades 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 David M. Reynolds upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to
the New Hartford Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter David M. Reynolds.