LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief John Rader upon the occasion of
his designation as the Greenwood Lake Firefighter of the Year

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Chief John Rader upon the occasion of his designation as the Greenwood
Lake Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Outgoing Fire Chief John Rader has
proudly served at the helm of the Greenwood Lake Fire Department for the
past four years; throughout the entire period of his service, a period
of constructive involvement, he has stood constant in dignity, good
grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction who is truly devoted to his
community, John Rader also serves as a Sergeant with the Warwick Police
Department; 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, 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, 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; Chief
John Rader 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, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chief John Rader upon the occasion of his designation as the
Greenwood Lake Firefighter of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief John Rader.