LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Michael L. Snyder upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 36 years
of dedicated service to the Otterkill Engine Company No. 1

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 Michael
L. Snyder upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 36 years of dedicated service to the Otterkill Engine Company No.
1 to be celebrated at its Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 1, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Snyder joined the Otterkill Engine Company No. 1
in 1981; currently serving as Vice President, he has held numerous other
positions including 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant
Chief, Chief, and President; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. Snyder was named Firefighter of the Year in 1981;
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; Michael
L. Snyder is such a firefighter; throughout 36 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 Michael L. Snyder for 36 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Michael L. Snyder.