2011-J3455
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing President James A. Nelson for
his distinguished service to the Albertson 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 justly proud to commend Outgoing
President James A. Nelson for his distinguished service to the Albertson
Fire Department as he is honored at the Department's Annual Installation
Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President James A. Nelson is a 19 year member of the
Albertson Fire Department; he served the Department as Financial Secre-
tary, 1996-1998; Recording Secretary, 1998-2000; Captain of Rescue,
2000-2002, and rose through the ranks of the Department, serving ably as
Second Lieutenant, 2000-2002; First Lieutenant, 2002-2004; Captain,
2004-2006; Trustee, 2007-2010; and President, 2010-2012; 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 President James A. Nelson is such a firefighter; throughout his
years of devoted service, he has 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 President James A. Nelson for his distinguished service
to the Albertson Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing President James A. Nelson.