LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Robert L. Reese upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
distinguished service to Protection Engine Company 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 Firefighter Robert
L. Reese upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of distinguished service to Protection Engine Company No.
1, to be celebrated on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at its Annual Installa-
tion Dinner; and
WHEREAS, Robert Reese has actually been a member of Protection Engine
Company No. 1 for 54 years; he was first elected to membership in Octo-
ber of 1958, moved from Port Washington in 1965 and became an Honorary
Member; he was reelected an Active Member in August of 1969 upon his
return to Port Washington; and
WHEREAS, Through the years Robert Reese has remained extremely active;
he was among the first members of the Port Washington Fire Department to
complete courses and qualify as an EMT and AMT; for many years he was a
member of the Department's Ambulance Squad and continued when Fire Medic
Co. No. 1 was formed; and
WHEREAS, Robert Reese was a Port Washington Policeman for 24 years,
having followed in the footsteps of his father, and his Grandfather
having been a Police Commissioner; Robert has been affiliated with
numerous organizations, including the Firemen's Association of the State
of New York, the Nassau County Firemen's Association, and the Port Wash-
ington Benevolent Exempt Firemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Beverly and their
children, Donald and Raymond, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Fire-
fighter Robert Reese 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 Robert L. Reese upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to
Protection Engine Company No. 1; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Robert L. Reese.