LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing President William Weingarten
for his distinguished service to the Carle Place 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," 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 justly proud to commend Outgoing
President William Weingarten for his distinguished service to the Carle
Place Fire Department as he is honored at the Department's Annual
Installation Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President William "Bill" Weingarten is a lifelong
resident of Carle Place, New York; he graduated from Carle Place High
school and has worked locally for both Sams Service Center and Halfpenny
Autoparts; and
WHEREAS, William "Bill" Weingarten joined the Carle Place Hook, Ladder
& Hose Co. No. 1 in 1996; during his 17 years of service, he has been
involved in many aspects of the Department; and
WHEREAS, Bill Weingarten was sworn in as corresponding secretary in
2002 and rose through the ranks to become president in 2010 to serving
on the Board of Trustees for over 10 years; 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, With him throughout have been his wife, Jeanne, and their
children, Steven, Jessica and Jenny, as well as their grandchildren, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; 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; Outgo-
ing President William Weingarten is such a firefighter; throughout his
years of devoted service, he has 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 Outgoing President William Weingarten for his distinguished
service to the Carle Place Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Weingarten.