LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Douglas Perry upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of
dedicated service to the Brewer Fire Engine Company No. 1, Monsey, New
York

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 Douglas
Perry upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
25 years of dedicated service to the Brewer Fire Engine Company No. 1,
Monsey, New York, to be celebrated at its annual dinner on Sunday,
February 15, 2009, at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Douglas Perry began his service with the Brewer
Fire Engine Company No. 1 in 1983; currently, he is serving his last
year as Chief of the Department; 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; Douglas
Perry is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Douglas Perry for 25 years of distinguished service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Douglas Perry.