LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter William G. Zwerlein upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1

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 William
G. Zwerlein upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Protection Fire Engine Company
No. 1; and
WHEREAS, Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1 is a member of the Port
Washington Fire Department; affiliated with numerous organizations,
William Zwerlein served in the Protection Offices in various capacities
such as: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, In addition, with the Port Washington Fire Department,
William Zwerlein served on the Board of Directors, as trustee and member
of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, as an EMT, and as Chief
of the Department; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, William Zwerlein received Nassau County's Bronze
Medal of Valor for his courageous actions during a fire in 1988; 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; William
Zwerlein is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 William G. Zwerlein for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter William G. Zwerlein.