Senate Resolution No. 1990
BY: Senator HARCKHAM
COMMENDING Volunteer Firefighter Warren Holmes
upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the North Bailey Fire Company
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives
of others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear
and perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Volunteer
Firefighter Warren Holmes upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North
Bailey Fire Company; this momentous occasion will be celebrated at the
Annual Installation of Officers banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at
the Reikart Ballroom in Amherst, New York; and
WHEREAS, Warren Holmes joined the North Bailey Fire Company on April
15, 1974, and is a Past Chief, serving from 1984 to 1988; he also served
as President of the Company from 2006 to 2014; 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, 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;
Warren Holmes is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Volunteer Firefighter Warren Holmes for 50 years of
distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Warren Holmes.
