Honor Longtime Volunteer Firefighter

Senate Resolution No. 635 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Carl Doderer upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. 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 Firefighter Carl Doderer upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of Officers Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, Carl Doderer was instrumental in the formation of the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. in 1954, signing the Charter in 1957; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure, Carl Doderer has contributed to numerous fundraising ventures and has served as an Officer and Trustee; 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; Carl Doderer 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 honor Firefighter Carl Doderer upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Carl Doderer.