LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Battalion Chief Michael R. Tobler upon
the occasion of his retirement from the Albany 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Battalion Chief Michael R. Tobler upon the occasion of his retirement
from the Albany Fire Department on Wednesday, March 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A product of the Albany School System, Michael Tobler gradu-
ated from Albany High School; after high school, he went on to graduate
from Hudson Valley Community College, and then went on to night school
at Siena College where he studied accounting; and
WHEREAS, During his 35 year career with the Albany Fire Department,
Michael Tobler served on the executive board of the Firefighters Union
as treasurer and as a board member of the Benevolent Association; he was
also the editor of the first newsletter published for the Albany Profes-
sional Permanent Firefighters Association (APPFA) 2007; and
WHEREAS, Michael Tobler was also appointed Manager of the Albany Fire-
men's Federal Credit Union in 1986 where he will serve after his retire-
ment from the Department; he is an elected member on the board of direc-
tors for the Credit Union Association of New York, and was also elected
and serves as the representative for the Capital District Chapter of
credit unions; and
WHEREAS, A paramedic for 27 years, Michael Tobler was also a member of
the 210 division of the New York State National Guard; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dale Marie, their
children, Renee, Michael and Jonathan, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to join with the Albany Fire
Department in expressing its sincere appreciation for the many years of
exemplary service that Michael Tobler provided to the City of Albany;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Battalion Chief Michael R. Tobler upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the Albany Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Battalion Chief Michael R. Tobler.