LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Larry Shafer upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 65 years of
dedicated service to the Enterprise Steamer Company and the Walden 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 Larry
Shafer upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 65 years of dedicated service to Enterprise Steamer Company and
the Walden Fire Department; he was recognized for this outstanding
achievement at the Fire Department's Annual Awards Dinner where he was
given several certificates and a beautiful clock; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Larry Shafer, who will be 95 years old on May 3,
2009, joined the Enterprise Steamer Company on April 8, 1944; 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; Larry
Shafer is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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 Larry Shafer for 65 years of distinguished service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Larry Shafer.