LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Albert Frankenbach upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the Southampton Fire Department

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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Albert
Frankenbach upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Southampton Fire Department;
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, Albert "Boo" Frankenbach joined the Department in May of
1959; he rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and served from 1972-1974,
and was also 1st Lieutenant from 1974-1976; in addition, he served as
Captain from 1976-1978; and
WHEREAS, From 1987-1991, Albert Frankenbach served as Chairman of the
Board of Fire Commissioners; he has been the Chairman of the Southampton
Fire Department Blood Bank Committee since 1970; and
WHEREAS, For 39 years, Albert Frankenbach has been involved with the
Fire Department Blood Drives, collecting 5,807 pints of blood for Long
Island Hospitals; several times the Southampton Fire Department has
received an award for the highest ranking Fire Department in blood
donations across Long Island; 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; Albert
Frankenbach is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Firefighter Albert Frankenbach for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Albert Frankenbach.