Senate Resolution No. 2749

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Peter J. Sobel upon the occasion of his
retirement after 15 years of dedicated service as
Chief of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer Firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Peter J.
Sobel upon the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of dedicated
service as Chief of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department to be
celebrated at a party held in his honor on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at
Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York; and

WHEREAS, A devoted member of his community, Peter J. Sobel has been
a vital part of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department for many years,
holding various leadership positions including Lieutenant, Captain,
Assistant Chief, and Chief, the position from which he officially
retired after 15 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Never one to sit idle, Peter J. Sobel plans to continue to
volunteer his time and energies to the arduous field of fire protection
and prevention for many years to come; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda; their son,
Andrew; and their two daughters, Jenna and Hannah, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; they are often the first to respond to an
emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident,
natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of
hazardous materials; 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;
Peter J. Sobel is one such firefighter; throughout his many years of
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 Peter J. Sobel upon the occasion of his retirement after 15
years of dedicated service as Chief of the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peter J. Sobel.