Bill Text: NY K00879 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Firefighter John Seymour upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Amber Fire Department
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00879 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00879-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 879 BY: M. of A. Finch COMMENDING Firefighter John Seymour upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Amber 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 commend Firefighter John Seymour upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Amber Fire Department to be celebrated at the Navarino Fire Station, Syracuse, New York, on Saturday, March 28, 2020; and WHEREAS, John Seymour joined the Amber Fire Department in September 1969; throughout his 50 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including: Secretary, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief; and WHEREAS, Showing a commitment to both community and country, John Seymour served with the United States Army from 1958-1961; and WHEREAS, In addition to his community service, John Seymour served on the Town of Otisco Board of Fire Commissioners for 10 years and held the esteemed position of Treasurer for the Amber Ambulance, Inc. for 12 years; and WHEREAS, John Seymour was formerly employed by Niagara Mohawk, the NGM Insurance Company in Chicago, Illinois, and the General Accident Insurance Company in 1969; and WHEREAS, A true leader in his professional life, John Seymour served as Manager and CEO of Co-Op Insurance Company for more than 30 years; he also served as Chairman of the Board and Director Emeritus of Central Co-Op Insurance and Chairman of New York Co-Op Association; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, John Seymour served as President of Surety Reinsure Company, Director of Oswego Mutual Insurance Company, Board Member of the Amber Cemetery Association, and Trustee at the Amber Congregational Church for 44 years; he is currently a volunteer at the Sabattis Boy Scout Camp; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State, their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to proudly commend Firefighter John Seymour upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Amber Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter John Seymour.