LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Donald Snyder upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of
dedicated service to the Wantagh Fire Department

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 Donald
Snyder upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Wantagh Fire Department, to
be celebrated at the Annual Installation of Officers to be held on
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Donald Snyder entered the Wantagh Fire Department on December
6, 1951, and was assigned to Engine 694; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career with the Wantagh Fire Department,
Donald Snyder has served as Lieutenant, Captain, 3rd Assistant Chief,
2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, and Chief of Department; and
WHEREAS, Donald Snyder has held various offices with Company No. 2
including Chaplain, Treasurer, Vice President, and Honorary President;
and
WHEREAS, Donald Snyder was elected as Wantagh Fire District Commis-
sioner on January 1, 1966; he is currently serving in his 46th year as
Commissioner; 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; Donald
Snyder is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Donald Snyder upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the
Wantagh Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donald Snyder.