LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Steppe for
his devoted service to 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 proud to commend outgoing Fire Chief
Kevin Steppe for his devoted service to the Merrick Fire Department to
be celebrated at its 85th Annual Inspection and Installation Ceremony
and Dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, Janu-
ary 10, 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; Kevin
Steppe is such a firefighter; throughout his many years of loyal
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 Kevin Steppe for his devoted service to the
Merrick Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Steppe, 2089 Sherman Street,
Merrick, New York 11566.