LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Robert Magie upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Loch Sheldrake 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 Robert
Magie upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department to
be celebrated at its 93rd Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on
Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Magie is Past Chief and Past President of the
Loch Sheldrake Fire Department; today, he is still a very active member,
chairing many fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, One of Bob Magie's main goals is maintaining the upkeep of
Firemen's Park, and making the necessary improvements so future fire
department members will have a pleasant and enjoyable place of their
own; and
WHEREAS, Bob Magie and his wife, Louise, raised three wonderful chil-
dren, and they all have been involved in the fire department at one time
or another; in addition, Bob's father was a life member as well as his
brother, Jim, who is also a 50 year member; 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; Bob
Magie 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 Robert Magie upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Loch
Sheldrake Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Robert Magie.