LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Walter Kahrs upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Huntington 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," firefighters have
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 Walter
Kahrs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire Department at its
171st Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Hunt-
ington Crescent Club, Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the crit-
ical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of
great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 50 years of devoted service, this firefighter
heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsi-
bilities which define the task of fire protection; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Walter Kahrs upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Hunt-
ington Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Walter Kahrs.