J 613: Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Oneida Castle Fire Department to be celebrated on Saturday, April 19, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 613 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 110th Anniversary of the Oneida Castle Fire Department to be celebrated on Saturday, April 19, 2025 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Oneida Castle Fire Department and to honor its past and present firefighting members for 110 years of fire protection to the citizens of Oneida Castle, New York and its surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 110 years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Oneida Castle Fire Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and WHEREAS, The Oneida Castle Fire Department has served the community with unwavering dedication and courage since 1914 and has played a vital role in the safety and well-being of the residents of Oneida Castle; and WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Oneida Castle Fire Department are prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire; and WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by individual firefighters, the Oneida Castle Fire Department reflects the history and development of firefighting over the past 110 years; and WHEREAS, The men and women of the Oneida Castle Fire Department, both past and present, have tirelessly worked to protect the lives and property of our citizens; their selfless service and commitment to duty have earned the respect and gratitude of the community; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works performed by the fire departments of this great Empire State, their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to proudly commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Oneida Castle Fire Department to be celebrated on Saturday, April 19, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Oneida Castle Fire Department.