LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Robert H. Sutherland upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 43 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 Robert
H. Sutherland upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 43 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, Robert H. Sutherland joined the Otterkill Engine Company No.
1 in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Sutherland was named Firefighter of the Year in
2002; 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; Robert
H. Sutherland is such a firefighter; throughout 43 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 Robert H. Sutherland for 43 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Robert H. Sutherland.