Honor Firefighter William Thomas

Senate Resolution No. 3382 BY: Senator LITTLE COMMENDING Firefighter William H. Thomas upon the occasion of being selected to receive the Special Recognition Honor from the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the ravages of fire; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter William H. Thomas upon the occasion of being selected to receive the Special Recognition Honor from the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company to be celebrated at its Annual Firefighter's Ball "Honor Our Families" at Basil & Wick's Restaurant and bar, North Creek, New York, on Saturday,

September 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, Firefighter William H. Thomas has been in the fire service for 51 years; he spent his first four years as a member of the Pottersville Fire Department, and has been a member of the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company for 47 years; and WHEREAS, A very active, highly-valued member of his department, currently Firefighter William H. Thomas serves as Fire Police and Secretary of Fire Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Each year, Firefighter William H. Thomas' call response earns him recognition as one of the top-responding members; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; William H. Thomas is such a firefighter; throughout 51 years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Firefighter Firefighter William H. Thomas upon the occasion of being selected to receive the Special Recognition Honor from the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Firefighter William H. Thomas.