(Middletown, NY)-Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) attended the Tuxedo Fire District Installation Dinner this past Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Suffern. Senator Bonacic was joined by members of the Tuxedo Park Fire Department, the Sterling Forest Volunteer Fire Company, the Eagle Valley Volunteer Fire Company, and the Tuxedo Fire Police, all of which make up the Tuxedo Fire District. Special recognition was given to current members at the dinner for exemplary conduct, and new members were  sworn in. Past Chief Stefan Christian was honored for his 6 years of service as Chief. Senator Bonacic spoke at the event about legislation and funding that will help volunteer firefighters and first responders. Senator Bonacic also presented a Senate certificate to Past Chief Christian.