LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Jacob Hayes upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Probationary Member of the
Year Award by the Wading River 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 Firefighter Jacob
Hayes upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Proba-
tionary Member of the Year Award by the Wading River Fire Department;
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; Jacob
Hayes is such a firefighter; throughout his devoted service, this volun-
teer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Jacob Hayes upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Probationary Member of the Year Award by the Wading
River Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Jacob Hayes.