Senate Resolution No. 1771
BY: Senator GRIFFO
HONORING Firefighter Garry Johnson upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 54 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany
Falls Fire Department
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; 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 justly proud to honor Firefighter
Garry Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany Falls
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Garry Johnson has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, The Oriskany Falls Fire Department proudly serves the Town
of Augusta, Village of Oriskany Falls, and its neighboring communities;
and
WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Garry Johnson unwaveringly serve our
great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers
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;
Garry Johnson is such a firefighter; throughout 54 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
honor Firefighter Garry Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany
Falls Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Garry Johnson.
