LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Chief Paul Lochner upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Seaford 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 Paul
Lochner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Seaford Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Installation
Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Milleridge Cottage, Jericho, New
York; 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; Paul
Lochner is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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
outgoing Chief Paul Lochner upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Seaford Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Chief Paul Lochner.