LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Michael Batho upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of
dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst 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 Firefighter Michael
Batho upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
40 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department,
to be celebrated at its 58th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday,
April 25, 2015, at the East Wind Caterers in Wading River, New York; and
WHEREAS, In December 1975, Michael Batho joined the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department; since then, he has been an active member of Engine
Company No. 2; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of North Lindenhurst, New York, Michael
Batho is a proud member of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department Piston
Knockers Drill Team; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the fire service of the North Lindenhurst commu-
nity, Michael Batho's father, Richard, was also a firefighter in the
department; 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
Batho is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 Batho upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Batho.