J 178: Commending Firefighter Edward Pavlot upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company

 Senate Resolution No. 178 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Firefighter Edward Pavlot upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company WHEREAS, The volunteer 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, 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 proud to commend Firefighter Edward Pavlot upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company, to be celebrated at the fire company picnic at Lake Chalet Campground on Sunday, August 18, 2024; and WHEREAS, Edward Pavlot joined the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company in April of 1964 at the age of 18, and has served in various capacities since; he dutifully served as Fire Chief from 1980-1990, and from 1990 to 2024, he faithfully served on the Board of Directors with great pride; 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, For his admirable six decades of dedicated and unrelenting service, Firefighter Edward Pavlot is being honored with the designation of August 18th as Ed Pavlot Day by the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company to recognize his numerous contributions; 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; Edward Pavlot is one such firefighter; throughout 60 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 Edward Pavlot for 60 years of distinguished service to Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Edward Pavlot.