Senate Resolution No. 5187

BY: Senator O'MARA

COMMENDING Firefighter Richard Cummings upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Hammondsport 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
Richard Cummings upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Hammondsport Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cummings joined the Hammondsport Fire Department on
June 6, 1967; he is a past Assistant Chief and is still very active; and

WHEREAS, Born in Hammondsport, Firefighter Richard Cummings has been
a lifelong resident; 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;
Richard Cummings 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
commend Firefighter Richard Cummings upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Hammondsport Fire Department; and be it further

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