LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing President Anthony Nicholes
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 President Anthony
Nicholes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
for his many years of dedicated service to the East Farmingdale Volun-
teer Fire Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President Anthony Nicholes 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, Janu-
ary 21, 2012 at which time he will, in addition, be presented with an
esteemed Longevity of Service Award in recognition and appreciation of
his 30 years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Serving in various capacities, Outgoing President Anthony
Nicholes has rendered three decades of exemplary, faithful and outstand-
ing 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 President Anthony Nicholes is such a firefighter; throughout his
many 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 President Anthony Nicholes for his many years of dedi-
cated 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 President Anthony Nicholes.