LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter David L. Ferguson upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of
dedicated service to the Moyers Corners 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 David
L. Ferguson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Moyers Corners Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Moyers Corners Fire Department since December
18, 1969, David L. Ferguson has served in numerous leadership roles,
including Vice President, 4th Lieutenant, Captain and Fire Police Lieu-
tenant; and
WHEREAS, In addition, David L. Ferguson has served on both the Fire
Police and Medical Rescue Squad and was followed in fire service with
the Moyers Corners Fire Department by his granddaughter, Adriana Zampi-
ni; 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; David
L. Ferguson is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 David L. Ferguson for 40 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David L. Ferguson.