LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Chief James Martin upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the South Farm-
ingdale 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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend outgoing Chief
James Martin upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the South Farmingdale Fire Department to be celebrated at its
Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at The Chateau La Mer,
Lindenhurst, New York; 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, 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; James
Martin is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 outgoing Chief James Martin upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the South Farmingdale Fire Department; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Chief James Martin.