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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5205 Offered September 15, 2014 Commending La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department. ---------- Patrons-- Wright; Senator: Ruff ----------

WHEREAS, La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department has proudly and diligently served the residents of the Town of La Crosse for 75 years; and

WHEREAS, tracing its roots to 1939, La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department was established under fire chief G. E. Adams after the town installed a public water system; the department erected its first building in 1941 and moved to its current station in 1950; and

WHEREAS, experiencing a great deal of growth throughout its history, La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department has made numerous enhancements to its station and apparatus; the department has proudly funded all additions to the station since 1958; and

WHEREAS, La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department invests in the highest quality equipment and training methods, ensuring that its firefighters are prepared for structure fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies; and

WHEREAS, respected in the region, La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department maintains strong relationships with other volunteer departments and responds to incidents throughout Mecklenburg County; the department also hosted the 51st annual Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Convention in 2006; and

WHEREAS, the hardworking members of La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department are fine examples of the bravery, dedication to duty, and professionalism shown by firefighters and first responders throughout the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its longstanding commitment to serving and safeguarding the residents of the Town of La Crosse.