LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Kenneth Riddick upon the
occasion of his designation as Probationary Firefighter of the Year by
the Roosevelt Fire Department of Roosevelt, New York, on April 20, 2013

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 Kenneth
Riddick upon the occasion of his designation as Probationary Firefighter
of the Year by the Roosevelt Fire Department of Roosevelt, New York,
which was celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on April 20,
2013, at the Coral House, Baldwin, 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; Kenneth
Riddick is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Kenneth Riddick upon the occasion of his designation
as Probationary Firefighter of the Year by the Roosevelt Fire Department
of Roosevelt, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Kenneth Riddick.