LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief William Wieck as he is
honored for 60 years of active and distinguished service to the Green-
lawn Fire Department and his community on May 19, 2012

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, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit the
tribute and recognition of all citizens of their community, their State
and the Nation; 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 William
Wieck as he is honored for 60 years of active, dedicated and distin-
guished service to the Greenlawn Fire Department and his community on
Saturday, May 19, 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, Ex-Chief William Wieck joined the Greenlawn Fire Department
60 years ago and has ably served the Department in many capacities; and
WHEREAS, Ex-Chief Wieck has worn his country's uniform and has served
the Greenlawn Fire Department in every rank; he is a Charter Member of
the Department's Rescue Squad; he has also served for ten years as a
Greenlawn Fire District Commissioner and is currently serving as a
Greenlawn Water District Commissioner; 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;
Ex-Chief William Wieck is such a firefighter; throughout more than 60
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 Ex-Chief William Wieck for his distinguished service to the
Greenlawn Fire Department and his community as he is honored by the
Department on May 19, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Chief William Wieck.