(Middletown, NY)-Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) joined members of the Youngsville Fire Department this past Saturday,  at the Youngsville Fire Department’s Annual Dinner. The dinner is held every year as a way to the thank the members of the department for their service throughout the year. The dinner also recognizes individuals in the department for their length of service, as well as a Firefighter of the Year. This year’s honorees were, Lee Ellmauer, Jr., Todd Niemann, and Rick Graham, who were honored for 35 years of service. Christopher Ridley was honored for 40 years of service, and Tom Davies was honored as Firefighter of the Year. Joseph Nosek was also honored, for 50 years of service to the Department. Senator Bonacic presented these individuals with certificates. Senator Bonacic was also presented with a plaque by the members of the Department for his unwavering support of the department over the years.