LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Abner Vasquez upon the occasion of being
named Firefighter of the Year by the Roosevelt Fire District on March
14, 2015

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 Abner Vasquez upon
the occasion of being named Firefighter of the Year by the Roosevelt
Fire District to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on
March 14, 2015, at Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Chief Derrick Fennell, this
year, the Roosevelt Fire District will celebrate its 103rd Anniversary;
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; Abner
Vasquez 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; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Abner Vasquez upon the occasion of being named Firefighter of the
Year by the Roosevelt Fire District on March 14, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Abner Vasquez.