LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Robert E. White upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 65 years of
dedicated service to the Relief Hose Company No. 2

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 Ex-Chief Robert E.
White upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
65 years of dedicated service to the Relief Hose Company No. 2, to be
celebrated on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at the Greenport Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Robert White joined the Relief Hose Company No. 2 in 1946
after returning from serving his country as a member of the United
States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Captain; it was
in 1955 when Robert E. White was elected to the esteemed position of
Chief of the Greenport Fire Department, a position he held for three
consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, After his term as Chief, Robert E. White became the Chief
Driver of the Relief Hose Company's apparatus; in this capacity, he was
responsible for training many members in the proper operation of a fire
engine; 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; Robert
E. White is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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 Ex-Chief Robert E. White upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 65 years of dedicated service to the
Relief Hose Company No. 2; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert E. White.