Honor 60-Year Firefighter Service

Senate Resolution No. 3986 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Firefighter Edward Lempka upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose 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 Edward Lempka upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose Company to be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 16, Pine Island, New York; and WHEREAS, Edward Lempka joined the Highland Engine & Hose Company, Florida, New York, on May 5, 1958; 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; Edward Lempka is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Edward Lempka for 60 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Edward Lempka.