Senate Resolution No. 4903

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Firefighter Charlie Ripley upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the
Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and

WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter
Charlie Ripley upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Harrisville
Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Ripley joined the Harrisville Volunteer Fire
Department in 1978; he served as Assistant Chief in 1988 as well as in
1989; furthermore, he has been a member of the Board of Directors for
approximately 20 years, and today, he is still active; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; 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;
Charlie Ripley is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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
commend Firefighter Charlie Ripley for 40 years of distinguished
service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Charlie Ripley.