LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Charles Whitehead upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of
dedicated service to Fleming Fire Department Company No. 2

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 Charles
Whitehead upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 70 years of dedicated service to Fleming Fire Department Company
No. 2, to be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Springside
Inn in Auburn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Union Springs Schools graduate, Charles Whitehead is an
original member of Fleming Fire Department Company No. 2, having joined
the department in 1943; and
WHEREAS, Charles Whitehead operated a farm in the Town of Fleming, and
owned and operated Whitehead Water Service in Auburn, New York for over
30 years; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Charles White-
head has served on the Board of Directors for Fleming Rural cemetery and
also delivered for Meals on Wheels; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his late wife, Jane, with him throughout have
been his loving family of three children, Jack, David and Amy, as well
as his four grandchildren, 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; Charles
Whitehead is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 Charles Whitehead upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to
Fleming Fire Department Company No. 2; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Whitehead.