LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Fred VanNamee upon the occasion of his
retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to Oneida County

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Fred
VanNamee upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of distin-
guished service to Oneida County, to be celebrated on Friday, January
22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, Fred VanNamee rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Oneida County; he first served as
Deputy Director of Civil Defense from February of 1988 until December of
1991; it was then he became the Director of Emergency Services, the
position from which he officially retired on December 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Fred VanNamee also served as Oneida County Fire Coordinator
as well as accepting the additional position as Director of Emergency
Communications (9-1-1) in 1995, until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, In his numerous capacities, Fred VanNamee served with loyal-
ty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty,
always displaying a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Oneida County, Fred VanNamee earned
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Fred VanNamee upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years
of distinguished service to Oneida County, and to wish him well in all
of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fred VanNamee.