LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ryan Weingart upon the occasion of
being named the 2015 Firefighter of the Year by the East Marion Volun-
teer 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 Ryan Weingart upon
the occasion of being named the 2015 Firefighter of the Year by the East
Marion Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Instal-
lation of Officers' Dinner at East Wind Catering, Wading River, New
York, on Saturday, March 12, 2016; 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; Ryan
Weingart is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 Ryan Weingart upon the occasion of being named the 2015 Fire-
fighter of the Year by the East Marion Volunteer Fire Department; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Ryan Weingart.