LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Christopher Stobie upon the occasion
of his designation by the Oaks Corners Fire Department, Oaks Corners,
New York, as its Firefighter 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 Christopher Stobie
upon the occasion of his designation by the Oaks Corners Fire Department
as its Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Stobie will be honored on Saturday, April 28,
2012, at the Phelps American Legion; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of SUNY Morrisville, Christopher Stobie is a
career EMT with Finger Lakes Ambulance; he is currently a Training Offi-
cer and is being recognized for his dedication in responding to Fire and
EMS calls in 2011; in addition, he was awarded for saving the life of a
citizen via CPR in November 2011; 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; Chris-
topher Stobie is such a firefighter; throughout his devoted service,
Christopher Stobie 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, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Christopher Stobie upon the occasion of his designation by the
Oaks Corners Fire Department as its Firefighter of the Year; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Stobie.