Mayor honors volunteer firefighter Bourbon Yancey for 25 years of service

Mayor Dempsey read a proclamation honoring Bourbon Yancey for 25 years of service with Mount Clemens Volunteer Fire Department No. 3, recounting a career that began in November 1989, advancement to volunteer chief in February 2005 and awards that include a certificate of merit for saving a life in 2000 and firefighter‑of‑the‑year in 2005 and 2006.

The proclamation also noted Yancey’s community participation, including the annual Santa parade, fire department open house and Fourth of July bike parade in Seminole Hills, and his work updating the volunteer department’s bylaws. The mayor and commission extended best wishes for his retirement and thanked him for dedicated service to Mount Clemens.

Yancey accepted the proclamation and thanked the commission, department colleagues and retired members who mentored him over the years.