LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Post member Jacob Wheeler for special
recognition as the Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 receives the FASNY
Youth Group of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, It is also the intent of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations which guide the youth of today, and leaders of
tomorrow, while imparting principles of noble character and high
achievement which best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Post
member Jacob Wheeler for special recognition as the Fairville Explorer
Post No. 751 receives the FASNY Youth Group of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The FASNY Youth Group of the Year Award is presented to those
illustrious youth fire organizations that have exemplified their commit-
ment to their volunteer fire department and community; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is to teach
basic firematic techniques and practices while familiarizing the person
with the department; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Fairville Explorer Post No. 751, Jacob
Wheeler has been taught the skills to prepare him to move into a posi-
tion with the Fire Department, should he choose; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jacob Wheeler has devoted many hours assisting
the Fire Department with fundraisers, cleanup and preparation of equip-
ment; he has also participated in numerous charitable acts throughout
his community; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Fairville Explorer Post No. 751 is in
direct correlation to the efforts of young members such as Jacob Wheel-
er, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence; and
WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Jacob Wheeler represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Post member Jacob Wheeler for special recognition as the Fairville
Explorer Post No. 751 receives the FASNY Youth Group of the Year Award;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacob Wheeler.