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 by 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 MSFA Executive Committee in 1999.
Award Qualifications
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 MSFA Legislative Committee.
- Be a member of a county emergency services association’s legislative committee that is recognized by the MSFA.
- Be a member of a regional emergency services association’s legislative committee that is recognized by the MSFA.
- Be a state citizen who is not a member of a fire / EMS/rescue department or company.
