Events & Activities - Cazenovia Fire Department Banquet - February 6, 2004

Senator Hoffmann attended the Cazenovia Fire Department Annual Banquet held at Hubbard Hall, Cazenovia College. Senator Hoffmann chatted with Ron Carey (l), Madison County Sheriff and Troop D Commander Major Girard Kroft, of the New York State Troopers. Senator Hoffmann with John & Patty Haley. Mr. Haley is a former Chief of the Cazenovia Fire Department and has held various positions with Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Mr. Haley reminded the guests that Senator Hoffmann was a 1995 recipient of FASNY's coveted Golden Trumpet Award for her "tireless support and commitment to Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Services." Mrs. Haley is currently President of FASNY's Ladies Auxillary. Senator Hoffmann with friends John Marion, Proprietor of Albert's Restaurant in Cazenovia and President of the Madison County Tavern Keepers' Association, and Mary Ryan. Senator Hoffmann caught up with a long-time friend, Jean Parisou (l). Mrs. Parisou is the past President and has been a member of the Ladies Auxillary since 1951. To the right is Mrs. Parisou's son, Tim Parisou, who is also Chief of the Cazenovia Fire Department. Senator Hoffmann and the Carey family. (l-r) Judy Carey, Russ Carey, Town Supervisor of Fenner and brother of Ron Carey, Karen Carey, and Ron Carey, Sheriff of Madison County. Russ Carey was instrumental in establishing the Fenner Wind Farm in 2002. Senator Hoffmann with Chittenango Mayor Bob Freunscht and his wife Cathy. Mayor Freunscht and Senator Hoffmann have worked together on many projects over the years including the Chittenango Landing and Canal Boat Museum. The Firefighter's Prayer "God, please bless these souls, of those in such harm, laying their lives, when they hear the alarm. Protect them when they go into the blaze, keep them in peace, out of the haze. We're here to protect, and save for your will, thanks to you Lord, the emptiness you fill. Giving us strength, and power to live, in times of such danger, letting us give. We give all we can, throughout the daze, living the life of a Fireman's haze. We fight for you, the one that gives life, protecting the weak, with all our might. We ask you Lord, Savior of man, lead us to truth, to do all that we can. May Jesus protect us, through all our fears, through all the pain, through all of our years." Return to Events Listing