LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter William Mansbart upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of
dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst 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 William
Mansbart upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 55th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter William Mansbart entered the North Lindenhurst
Volunteer Fire Department in December of 1987; and
WHEREAS, William Mansbart is an active member who has volunteered his
service for 25 years answering alarms; and
WHEREAS, William Mansbart's knowledge of firefighting is a result of
his constant training; he is a hardworking, cooperative member who
sincerely supports the members and their families; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his fire service, William Mansbart is the
Secretary Treasurer of Engine and Heavy Rescue Company No. 1 and has
served on several committees; and
WHEREAS, William Mansbart's son is a volunteer member and his wife has
been a member of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
for over twenty years; 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; William
Mansbart is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 William Mansbart for 25 years of distinguished
service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Mansbart.