LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing Fire Chief John Willers upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition for his distin-
guished service to the New Hyde Park 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to honor outgoing
Fire Chief John Willers upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition for his distinguished service to the New Hyde Park Fire
Department at its Annual Installation Dinner to be held on Saturday,
March 24, 2012, at The Inn at New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Fire Chief John Willers was appointed to the New Hyde Park
Fire Department on September 5, 1978; he served as Chief from 2007 until
2011; 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; John
Willers 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
honor outgoing Fire Chief John Willers upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition for his distinguished service to the New
Hyde Park Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Chief John Willers.