Assembly Resolution No. 74

BY: M. of A. Errigo

COMMENDING William Halstead upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after 60
years of dedicated service to Conesus Volunteer Fire
Department on May 6, 2017

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 William Halstead
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60
years of dedicated service to Conesus Volunteer Fire Department to be
celebrated at its Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Veteran William Halstead joined the Conesus Volunteer Fire
Department in 1957 and served as Secretary Treasurer for the Conesus
Volunteer Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners from 1984-1986;
two years later, he became Commissioner, an esteemed position he holds
to this day; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters perform selfless tasks quietly and often
without the recognition they deserve, risking their lives daily to
protect the lives and property of the residents of New York State; 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 Halstead is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Halstead for 60 years of distinguished
service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to William Halstead.