LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter John Boesch upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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, In full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legis-
lative Body is justly proud to commend Firefighter John Boesch upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, John Boesch, of Company 4, will be honored at the Manhasset-
Lakeville Fire Department's annual Installation Meeting to be held at
Company 4 on Northern Boulevard and Jason Avenue on Thursday, April 5,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Serving in various capacities, including Lieutenant,
1967-1971; Captain, 1971-1973; Sergeant-at-Arms, 1978-1980; Vice-Presi-
dent, 1980-1982; and Department President, 1982-1984, John Boesch has
rendered five decades of exemplary, faithful and outstanding service to
the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and his community; 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
Boesch 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 John Boesch for his 50 years of dedicated and
distinguished service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and his
community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Boesch.