A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring fallen members of the salisbury fire department.
Whereas, on the morning of March 7, 2008, the Salisbury Fire Department responded to a fire at the Salisbury Millwork; and
Whereas, more than 100 firefighters from several fire departments battled the five‑alarm blaze for hours throughout the day; and
Whereas, while working to put out the fire, two members of the Salisbury Fire Department, Victor Anthony Isler, 40, and Justin Edward Monroe, 19, lost their lives in the line of duty; and
Whereas, prior to joining the Salisbury Fire Department, Victor Anthony Isler had been a member of the Deer Park Fire Department of New York and the New York City Fire Department; and
Whereas, Victor Anthony Isler is survived by his wife, Tracy; a son, Victor Jr.; and a daughter, Ryan‑Ann; and
Whereas, Justin Edward Monroe, 19, had been a member of the Miller's Ferry Volunteer Fire Department since the age of 14 and a volunteer with the Spencer Fire Department; and
Whereas, Justin Edward Monroe is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lisa Monroe, and a brother, Mark; and
Whereas, Victor Anthony Isler and Justin Edward Monroe should be commended for their bravery and their actions in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Salisbury; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Victor Anthony Isler and Justin Edward Monroe and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for the service they rendered.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the families of Victor Anthony Isler and Justin Edward Monroe.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the families of Victor Anthony Isler and Justin Edward Monroe and to the Salisbury Fire Department.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.