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This resolution honors Michael Lewis for 40 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of long-term volunteer service. , emphasizing how individuals like Michael Lewis are essential in sustaining local emergency response and community safety over decades.
Draws attention to the broad responsibilities of volunteer firefighters. , showing that their roles often extend beyond emergency response to include leadership, administration, and community stewardship.
Underscores the often-overlooked sacrifices made by volunteers. , reminding readers that such dedication frequently involves personal sacrifice and a deep commitment to helping neighbors and the broader community.
Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale boost. , which can encourage continued service among current volunteers and inspire new individuals to join and support local fire departments.
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Honor Michael Lewis’s Service
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Senate Resolution No. 605 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Michael Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 605 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Michael Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, Volunteer Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
years of dedicated service to the Lake View Volunteer Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Michael Lewis joined the Lake View Volunteer Fire
Department in 1976; throughout his 40 years of service, he held several
positions within the Department including Vice President and President,
as well as several line positions culminating with his four-year tenure
as District Chief; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael Lewis served as the Fire Commissioner
for 25 years, and for the last 21 years, he has held the position of
Chairman of the Board; and
WHEREAS, Always ready to lend a helping hand, Michael Lewis has also
been the Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee for
approximately 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
Michael Lewis is such a firefighter; throughout 40 years of devoted
service to the Lake View Fire Department, 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
honor Michael Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Lake View
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael Lewis.
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