Senate Resolution No. 1486 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro Volunteer 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 Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department, celebrated with a salute from his colleagues and the presentation of a special plaque from the Whitesboro Mayor and members of the village board; and WHEREAS, Ray Daviau became a member of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department on July 3, 1963; he joined at the age of 20 to serve the community and has found passion in his service; and WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to his duties, Ray Daviau tells his colleagues that as long as he is able, he will continue to serve as a Volunteer Firefighter; and WHEREAS, Volunteer Firefighters 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; Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau is one such firefighter; throughout 60 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 Volunteer Firefighter Ray Daviau upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ray Daviau.