LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Mitchell E. Dryer, Jr.
upon the occasion of his retirement from the City of Oneida Fire Depart-
ment

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens who would devote themselves to public
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Mitchell E. Dryer, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement
from the City of Oneida Fire Department, to be celebrated at a "Retire-
ment Roast" in his honor on Saturday, January 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On Friday, March 13, 2009, Firefighter Mitchell E. Dryer, Jr.
retired from the City of Oneida Fire Department; his official dates of
service are June 20, 2005, to March 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Firefighter Dryer was deployed to
protect our Nation in support of Iraqi Freedom in the Air Force Reserve
during the winter of 2005 through the spring of 2006; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the protection of
others are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and noble
endeavors; 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; Mitc-
hell Dryer, Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted
service, this firefighter 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 Mitchell E. Dryer, Jr. upon the occasion of his
retirement from the City of Oneida Fire Department, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Mitchell E. Dryer, Jr.