LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Malcolm E. Wheeler upon the occasion
of celebrating 64 years of service to the Tri-Village Fire Company,
Chatham Center, New York

WHEREAS, The character and richness of community life in this noble
Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and
selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies and purpose
to the safety of community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Malcolm E. Wheeler upon the occasion of celebrating 64 years of service
to the Tri-Village Fire Company, Chatham Center, New York; and
WHEREAS, After 64 years of distinguished service and currently still
serving, Malcolm E. Wheeler is the oldest and longest serving member of
the Tri-Village Fire Company; and
WHEREAS, The son of Walter and Sadie Wheeler, Malcolm E. Wheeler was
born on May 13, 1926, in Old Chatham, New York; he graduated from Chat-
ham High School in June 1944; and
WHEREAS, Two short months after graduation, Malcolm E. Wheeler was
serving his country as a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Army;
having served with the highest standards of personal and professional
integrity and dedication, he was discharged in 1946; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return home to Chatham Center, New York, Malcolm E.
Wheeler, joined the Tri-Village Fire Company as a Charter Member; he has
served the Company as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Direc-
tors; and
WHEREAS, Through his actions, Malcolm E. Wheeler has led the charge
for fire protection in the Tri-Village community, and because of his
tireless efforts, the families and businesses in those communities have
been well served; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm E. Wheeler has brought to his firefighting efforts an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his duties; always giving guidance and
wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has administered abundantly
and unstintingly to the safety needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Malcolm E. Wheeler, noting his unremitting and exemplary service
to the Tri-Village Fire Company and his community, and extending to him
the heartfelt best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-
being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Malcolm E. Wheeler.