LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Chief David Baer upon his
designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated
service to the Freeport 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 proud to commend Outgoing Chief
David Baer upon his designation for special recognition after many years
of dedicated service to the Freeport Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing Chief David Baer will be honored at the Freeport
Fire Department's 121st Annual Installation Dinner to be held at the
Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge, New York on Saturday, May 4, 2013; 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; Outgo-
ing Chief David Baer is such a firefighter; throughout his many years of
devoted service, this volunteer 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 Chief David Baer for his many years of distinguished
service to the Freeport Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing Chief David Baer.