LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing President Daniel Shook, Sr.
for his distinguished service to the North Lindenhurst 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 proud to commend Outgoing President
Daniel Shook, Sr. for his distinguished service to the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department as he is honored at the Department's 52nd Annual
Inspection Dinner, to be held at the Department's Straight Path Head-
quarters on Saturday, February 21, 2009; 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; Outgo-
ing President Daniel Shook, Sr. is such a firefighter; throughout his
years of devoted service, he has heroically performed, above and beyond
the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Shook, Sr. joined the North Lindenhurst Fire Depart-
ment in March 2001 and became a member of the Department's Rescue Compa-
ny; he enrolled in an EMT course and upon receiving New York State EMT
certification began responding to the rescue needs of the North Linden-
hurst community; and
WHEREAS, He was elected Lieutenant of the Rescue Company and served
ably in this capacity from 2004 through 2005 and, in 2007, he served as
Captain of the Company; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Shook, Sr. was elected Second Vice President in 2004,
First Vice President in 2005, and President of the Department in 2007
and 2008; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President Daniel Shook, Sr. was, in addition, a
member of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department Piston Knockers and is
currently a member of the Department's Softball Team; he has also served
on several Department committees including the Blood Drive and Scholar-
ship Committees; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Shook, Sr. is a retired NYPD Sergeant; he and his wife
Dorothy live in Lindenhurst and are the proud parents of four children,
Daniel, David, Dawn and Dayna; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Shook, Sr. has given countless hours in service to the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department and his community and truly merits the
recognition and appreciation of his community and this Legislative Body
on behalf of the people of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Outgoing President Daniel Shook, Sr. as he is honored on Febru-
ary 21, 2009, as he completes his exemplary service as President of the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing President Daniel Shook, Sr.