LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sharone Watkins-Anderson upon the
occasion of her designation by the Roosevelt Fire District, Roosevelt,
New York, as its Probationary EMS of the Year

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 Sharone Watkins-An-
derson upon the occasion of her designation by the Roosevelt Fire
District, Roosevelt, New York, as its Probationary EMS of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Sharone Watkins-Anderson will be honored on Saturday, March
26, 2011, at the Roosevelt Fire District's 99th Annual Department
Installation Dinner, to be held at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters and emergency medical service personnel exempli-
fy the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit
through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and self-
less dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of their
community, their State, and their nation; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters, EMS squad members, and fire depart-
ments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also
engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the commu-
nities 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; Sharone
Watkins-Anderson is such an Emergency Medical Squad member; throughout
her devoted service, Sharone Watkins-Anderson has been a volunteer who
has heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sharone Watkins-Anderson upon the occasion of her designation by
the Roosevelt Fire District as its Probationary EMS of the Year; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sharone Watkins-Anderson.