LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Michael Benson upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of
dedicated service to the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc.

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 Michael
Benson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the North Amityville Fire Compa-
ny, Inc. (NAFCO); and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Michael Benson will be honored at the Company's
Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony to be held at the Hyatt
Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge, New York on Saturday, April 9, 2011; 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; Michael
Benson is such a firefighter; throughout 25 years of devoted service,
this volunteer 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 Firefighter Michael Benson for 25 years of distinguished service
to the North Amityville Fire Company and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Michael Benson.