Ross Gaylord received a NYCOM Certificate of Public Service Award for 50 Years of service as a dedicated public official.
He began his career with the Village of Holley on July 6, 1961 as volunteer member of the Holley Volunteer Fire Department. He is still an active member. During his tenure he has been Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain and held other office positions. In addition, he is a member of the Orleans County Fire Chiefs Association. He was elected to the Village Board of Trustees in 1988, served 13 years as a Trustee, including nine years as the Deputy Mayor, and served 9 years as a member on the Village of Holley Planning Board.
He has been active in local government since the age of 24. Ross is also a Charter member of the local Holley VFW Men’s Auxiliary, a member of the Sons of the American Legion and was formerly active with Boy Scout Troop 24 for eight years.
Ross was born in the Town of Murray and has been a Holley village resident since 1945. Ross and Jean reside in the Village of Holley.
Ross Gaylord is joined in photo by Mayor John W. Kenney, Jr.
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10/20/13
