LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Director Robert Burnham for
his devoted service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

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, In full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legis-
lative Body is justly proud to commend Outgoing Director Robert Burnham
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition for his
many years of dedicated service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing Director Robert Burnham, who ably served two terms
as a Director of the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company, will be
honored at the Company's Annual Installation of Officers Ceremony to be
held at the Company's Headquarters in East Farmingdale, New York on
Saturday, January 21, 2012 in recognition and appreciation of his many
years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Serving in various capacities, Outgoing Director Robert Burn-
ham has rendered exemplary, faithful and outstanding service to the East
Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company; 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; Outgo-
ing Director Robert Burnham is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Outgoing Director Robert Burnham for his many years of dedicated
and distinguished service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company
and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing Director Robert Burnham.