LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Kenneth B. Preston upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the North Greece 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 Kenneth
B. Preston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the North Greece Fire Department
to be celebrated at its Banquet on Saturday, April 14, 2012; he will
officially achieve this milestone on July 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The North Greece Fire Department, located in the Town of
Greece, Monroe County, New York, was established in 1922, and today,
provides fire and emergency medical services to over 25,000 residents;
and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Kenneth B. Preston has served the North Greece
Fire Department in numerous capacities including President; he continues
to be extremely active by responding to emergencies, participating in
drills, and attending meetings as well as other fire department func-
tions; 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; Kenneth
B. Preston is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Kenneth B. Preston upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the North Greece Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenneth B. Preston.