LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Michael Meyers upon the
occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the
City of Oneida 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 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 Michael
Meyers upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated
service to the City of Oneida Fire Department; he will officially retire
on Saturday, April 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as firefighter, Michael Meyers honor-
ably served his country as a United States Marine from 1985-1993; on
November 26, 1990, he was sent overseas to support the mission of Opera-
tion Desert Shield, returning home on May 10, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the crit-
ical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities 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; Michael
Meyers is such a firefighter; throughout two decades of devoted service,
this firefighter 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 Michael Meyers for 20 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Meyers.