LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter William Cassenaar upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of
dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District

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 William
Cassenaar upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District to
be celebrated at its 86th Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner on
Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Majestic Gardens, Rocky Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter William Cassenaar is both a past Commissioner and
a past Chief of the Mount Sinai Fire District; 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; William
Cassenaar 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 William Cassenaar for 40 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter William Cassenaar.