Assembly Resolution No. 874

BY: M. of A. McMahon

HONORING Richard Ansteth upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the Snyder Fire Department
of Amherst, New York

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer 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 honor Richard
Ansteth upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Snyder Fire Department of
Amherst, New York, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner;
and

WHEREAS, Richard Ansteth joined the Snyder Fire Department on June
2, 1969; throughout his 50 years of service, he held several positions
within the Department including: Lieutenant for several terms, Captain
for two terms, First Assistant Chief; and Safety Officer since January
1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, Richard Ansteth was the recipient of the
prestigious President/Chief's Award for his steadfast and unremitting
commitment to both his Department and community; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer work with the Snyder Fire
Department, Richard Ansteth enjoyed a long and distinguished career in
building maintenance for Mercy Flight; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, two children, and
two grandchildren, 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; these respected volunteers 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;
Richard Ansteth is one such 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
honor Richard Ansteth upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Snyder Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Richard Ansteth.