SENATOR WILLIAM H. AMOSS MEMORIAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD Purpose of Award:Recognition of an individuals contributions and determination in promoting the betterment of Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical services through successful legislation and the legislative process. Award Sponsor: Harford-Cecil Volunteer Firemen’s Association Award Administered By:M.S.F.A. Legislative Committee Background:The Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award was created to honor an individual who served over 20 years actively representing the Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical services, throughout the State, in a legislative capacity both in the House of Delegates and the State Senate. In 1998, the Maryland General Assembly recognized Senator Amoss’ dedication to the Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical services be renaming Senate Bill 508, the “Senator William H. Amoss Fund.” Introduced in 1985 by Senator Amoss, the 508 Bill was created to financially assist the Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical services departments on an annual basis. This award was presented by the Harford-Cecil Volunteer Firemen’s Association and accepted by the Executive Committee in 1999. Award Qualifications: In order for a candidate to be considered for this award, he/she must meet at least (1) one of the following criteria: Be a duly elected legislative official representing a Maryland municipality, a Maryland county, the State of Maryland or the Federal Government.   Be a member of the M.S.F.A. Legislative Committee.   Be a member of a county emergency services association’s legislative committee that is recognized by the M.S.F.A.   Be a member of a regional emergency services association’s legislative committee that is recognized by the M.S.F.A.   Be a state citizen who is not a member of a fire/EMS/rescue department or company. Award Rules: All nominations must be submitted by a representative of an active member company or department, in good standing, of the M.S.F.A.   All nominations must be in written form, on an individual basis, and submitted on company or department letterhead or stationary. A photograph of the nominee shall also be submitted.   All nominations must include the following:      a. A letter of recommendation/resume      b. Accomplishments of the nominee   All nominations must be received by May 1st of each year.   The judges shall be the M.S.F.A. Legislative Committee   All nominations are to be submitted to: M.S.F.A. Legislative Committee Chairperson 17 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401-1904 Previous Recipients: 1999    Senator William H. Amoss 2000    Delegate Norman Conway 2000    Charles W. Riley, P.P. 2001    Senator Thomas M. Middleton 2002    Delegate John F. Wood 2003    Bernard J. Smith, P.P. 2004    Delegate Richard B. Weldon, Jr. 2005    C. Daniel Davis, Jr., P.P. 2005    Pat Gainer – MIEMSS 2005    James Brown - MIEMSS 2006    Delegate Norman Conway 2007    Delegate James Malone, Jr. 2008    Delegate Norman Conway