LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Wayne Leising upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Main-Transit 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
Leising upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Main-Transit Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, Wayne Leising joined Main-Transit Fire Department at the age
of 18; since then he has served the department in many capacities; he is
a past Fire Department Captain, past Assistant Chief, and past Fire
Chief Past Board of Director; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he sat on and chaired numerous Main-Transit Fire
Department committees such as the truck and apparatus committees, and
the building and property committees; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Town of Amherst, New York, Wayne
Leising is a retired employee of the Town of Amherst, New York; 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
Leising 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 Leising for 50 years of distinguished service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne Leising, Amherst, New York.