2013-J466

Commending Firefighter George Peyton after 50 years of dedicated service to the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No. 4, Newark Volunteer Fire Department

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2013-J466


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter George Peyton upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No. 4 of the
Newark Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter George
Peyton upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Excelsior Hook and Ladder
Company No. 4 of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department; he was honored at
its Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 26, 2013; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his dedicated and distinguished service to
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No. 4 and the citizens of Newark, New
York, George Peyton served four years in the United States Air Force at
Sampson Air Force Base in Romulus, New York, as well as many years
service with the Newark Fire Police; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, George Peyton
was very active with the Newark Booster Club, and helped to bring
professional baseball to Newark; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jill, and their two
children, Robert and Jean, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities 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; George
Peyton 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 Firefighter George Peyton upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No. 4 of the Newark Volunteer Fire
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter George Peyton.

actions

  • 08 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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