LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Director Michael Sutherland
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 Michael Suther-
land 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 Michael Sutherland, 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 Michael
Sutherland 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 Michael Sutherland 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 Director Michael Sutherland 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 Director Michael Sutherland.