Senate Resolution No. 791
BY: Senator OBERACKER
HONORING Firefighter Richard W. Burton upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire
Department
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, 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 justly proud to honor Firefighter
Richard W. Burton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire Department, to be
celebrated on Saturday, April 29, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Richard W. Burton has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the fire service; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the Norwich
Fire Department's George Rider Hook and Ladder Company for more than 30
years, Richard W. Burton followed in his father and grandfather's
footsteps and climbed the ranks to become an Explorer Advisor, training
officer, instructor, safety officer, Company President, Captain, 3rd
Assistant Chief and 2nd Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected men and women are often the first
to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire,
transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical
crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; 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 W. Burton is such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted
service, he 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
honor Firefighter Richard W. Burton upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Norwich Fire
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Richard W. Burton.
