LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chad Quackenbush upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Fire Prevention Educator of the Year
Award by the Orange County Firefighters Museum

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chad
Quackenbush upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Award by the Orange County Fire-
fighters Museum; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a gala
event, to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Orange County Fire-
fighters Museum; and
WHEREAS, Chad Quackenbush of Excelsior Hose Company No. 1 of the
Warwick, New York, Fire Department has been teaching fire prevention
programs for the Town of Warwick for almost 20 years; and
WHEREAS, The fire protection programs hosted by Chad Quackenbush are
focused and aimed to educate scouts and seniors, as well as school age
children; he also handles publication distribution of fire prevention
and fire safety brochures at Warwick's town and village halls, and
provides fire extinguisher training; and
WHEREAS, Annually Chad Quackenbush chairs the Warwick Fire Depart-
ment's Fire Prevention Open House; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this past year Chad Quackenbush attended the New
York State Academy at Montour Falls and received his national certif-
ication as a Fire & Public Safety Instructor; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Chad Quackenbush has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Chad Quackenbush has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion provides a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Chad Quackenbush
of Excelsior Hose Company No. 1 of the Warwick, New York, Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chad Quackenbush upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Award by the Orange County
Firefighters Museum; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chad Quackenbush.