LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Fire Chief George W. Anderson
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 17
years of dedicated service to the Levittown 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 outgoing
Fire Chief George W. Anderson upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 17 years of dedicated service to the Levittown
Fire Department to be celebrated at its 59th Annual Installation Dinner
at the Melville Marriott on Saturday, March 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Levittown, New York, Chief George W.
Anderson was elected to the office of Third Deputy Chief in 2002 after
rising up through the ranks as Company Officer, Lieutenant and Captain
of Ladder Company No. 6; and
WHEREAS, He has been a member of the Levittown Fire Department for 17
years; during his six years as Deputy Chief, George Anderson served as
Chairman of Nassau County's Sixth Battalion Mutual Aid Chief's Associ-
ation; 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, With him throughout have been his wife, Missy, and their
three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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; George
Anderson is such a firefighter; throughout 17 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 outgoing Fire Chief George W. Anderson upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 17 years of dedicated service
to the Levittown Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Fire Chief George W. Anderson, Levittown, New York.