LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Tom Smith upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedi-
cated service to the Greenwood Lake Village Volunteer 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 Firefighter Tom
Smith upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
35 years of dedicated service to the Greenwood Lake Village Volunteer
Fire Department and his community and as a 15-year Past Commissioner;
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; Tom
Smith is such a firefighter; throughout 35 years of devoted service, he
has heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Tom Smith for 35 years of distinguished service with
the Greenwood Lake Village Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Smith.