LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Oscar J. Spruyt upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to Merrick Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1

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 Ex-Chief Oscar J.
Spruyt upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Merrick Hook and Ladder Co. No.
1; he will be honored at a celebration to be held at the Coral House in
Baldwin, New York on Saturday, March 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his dedicated and distinguished service to
Merrick Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 and the citizens of Merrick, New York,
Oscar J. Spruyt is a valued member of the Nassau County Firemen's Asso-
ciation and the Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of New
York, of which he is currently serving as the Area 1 Vice President; 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; Oscar
J. Spruyt is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ex-Chief Oscar J. Spruyt for 50 years of distinguished service
to Merrick Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Chief Oscar J. Spruyt.