2009-J2967
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Ronald M. Munson, Sr. upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the Empire Hose Company No. 3 of the Merrick
Fire Department
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 justly proud to commend Ex-Chief
Ronald M. Munson, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Empire Hose
Company No. 3 of the Merrick Fire Department, to be celebrated at a
Dinner Dance on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Jericho Terrace, 249
Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities 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; Ronald
M. Munson, Sr. is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Ex-Chief Ronald M. Munson, Sr. upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the Empire Hose Company No. 3 of the Merrick Fire Department; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Chief Ronald M. Munson, Sr., 1933 Gormley Avenue, Merrick,
New York 11566.