LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Roe Knapp upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedi-
cated service to Winona Lake Fire Engine Company Number 2

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Roe Knapp upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to Winona Lake Fire
Engine Company Number 2; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Annual Installation of Officers'
Dinner to be held at the Engine Company's banquet hall at 104 South
Plank Road in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Roe Knapp has devoted over 30 years of distin-
guished service to Winona Lake Fire Engine Company Number 2; and
WHEREAS, For the duration of his 30 years of dedicated service to
Winona Lake Fire Engine Company Number 2, Firefighter Roe Knapp has
distinguished himself by representing the Company as Parade Leader; 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; Roe
Knapp is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 Roe Knapp upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to Winona Lake
Fire Engine Company Number 2; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Roe Knapp.