LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring ex-Chief Kenneth Weigel upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedi-
cated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company

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 honor ex-Chief Kenneth
Weigel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire
Company, to be celebrated at its 91st Installation Dinner on Friday,
June 10, 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, Kenneth Weigel, affectionately known as Kenny, has served the
Floral Park Centre Fire Company in several capacities including as Chief
of Department from 1999 to 2000, and again from 2010 to 2011; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of
others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and
perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 31 years, Theresa,
and their two children, Jackie and Johnny, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Kenneth
Weigel is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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
honor ex-Chief Kenneth Weigel upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral
Park Centre Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to ex-Chief Kenneth Weigel.