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WHEREAS, Junior Law, a dedicated first responder who served the members of the Franklin County community for more than 40 years, retired as a second lieutenant with the Snow Creek Rescue Squad in 2016; and
WHEREAS, as a founding member of the Snow Creek Rescue Squad, Junior Law had served and safeguarded the members of the community since April 1973; the squad responded to its first call, an automobile crash at the intersection of Route 619 and Route 632, in July 1973; and
WHEREAS, in the Snow Creek Rescue Squad’s early days, the on-duty squad member took the ambulance home each day and contacted other squad members for assistance as necessary; as the Snow Creek Rescue Squad grew to better serve the community, Junior Law was essential in keeping the ambulances well-maintained, even until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, at the Snow Creek Rescue Squad’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2013, Junior Law was the only original member of the squad still active, and he was recognized by his colleagues for his exceptional contributions to the squad and for his service to the residents of Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the Law family has a combined 116 years of service with the Snow Creek Rescue Squad; Junior Law’s wife served for 30 years, his son has served for 37 years, and his grandson has served for nine years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Junior Law on the occasion of his retirement as a member of the Snow Creek Rescue Squad; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Junior Law as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his legacy of service as a first responder and best wishes for a happy retirement.