K 203: Honoring Firefighter Randy House upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Central Square Fire Company No. 1

 Assembly Resolution No. 203 BY: M. of A. Barclay HONORING Firefighter Randy House upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Central Square Fire Company No. 1 WHEREAS, It is important to recognize and honor those distinguished officials and citizens who devote themselves to public service and demonstrate great courage and diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter Randy House upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Central Square Fire Company No. 1, to be celebrated at the Annual Installation Banquet on Saturday, March 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the nation, and their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Since the early days of our nation's history, the volunteer firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great country's efforts to spare people and property from the ravages of fire; and WHEREAS, It is these individuals who selflessly devote their lives to the protection of others who justly deserve our thanks and appreciation; and WHEREAS, Over the past 50 years, Randy House has served the fire department in numerous capacities, including 19 years as fire chief; and WHEREAS, Randy House has served on the Oswego County Cause and Origin Team, served as the Oswego County fire coordinator, and represented the fire company at the New York State Fire Association of Fire Chiefs; and WHEREAS, Randy House has received many acknowledgments and accolades for his years of dedication to fire and safety, which includes the Star of Life Award, Oswego County Life Saving Award, fire fighter of the year designation, and the Ted Burt Award; and WHEREAS, Randy House has graciously shared his vast knowledge and understanding of fire protection and fire safety through his many years serving the fire department; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters not only provide a critical service to the community but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, Randy House sought to serve Central Square in additional capacities and was elected village mayor in 2019; and WHEREAS, Randy House has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues who view him as a true representative of what it means to be a volunteer firefighter; and WHEREAS, It takes 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 of a neighbor in need; Randy House is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, he heroically performed above and beyond the call of duty the responsibilities that define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Firefighter Randy House upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Central Square Fire Company No. 1; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Randy House.