On Saturday, April 24th, 2010 Senator Bonacic attended the Bloomingburg Fire Company Annual dinner at the Eagle's Nest honoring John Besson, Firefighter of the Year, Chris Oliver, Junior Firefighter of they Year, Tom Dempsey, President's Award and Lisa Vieling, Lad of the Year.  Senator Bonacic presented New York State Certificate of Merits to each honoree.