LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Wayne Perkins upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Greenwich Fire Department

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 Wayne
Perkins upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Greenwich Fire Department, to
be celebrated at a banquet on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Greenwich
Elks Lodge No. 2223; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Perkins joined the Greenwich Fire Department in 1962;
he served as captain before being elected to the rank of Chief from
1975-1991; and
WHEREAS, As a devoted member of the Greenwich Fire Department, Wayne
Perkins has served on numerous committees and as a member of the Fire
Chiefs Association and Rough and Ready Engine Company No. 2; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Wayne Perkins has served as Chairman of the Green-
wich Fire Department Board of Directors, and has participated in numer-
ous events including coin drops, the Christmas tree fundraiser, parades,
and fire prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Barbara, and their
children, Peter (Teasa) Phalen, Craig (Megan) Phalen, and Jeremy (Erin)
Perkins, as well as their grandchildren, Nicholas, Mikela, Joshua, Cait-
lin, Erin, and Brayden, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Wayne
Perkins is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Wayne Perkins upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Greenwich Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne Perkins.