LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter James Sadler upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Arcadia Hose Company No. 2 of the Newark Volun-
teer 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 James
Sadler upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Arcadia Hose Company No. 2 of
the Newark Volunteer Fire Department; he was honored at its Annual
Banquet on Saturday, January 26, 2013; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his firematic career, James Sadler retired
from the Village of Newark as Superintendent of the Department of Public
Works; he also served four years as a paratrooper with the United States
Air Force; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, James Sadler
was a past Exalted Ruler of Newark Elks Lodge 1249; and
WHEREAS, Well-known for his abilities as a master chef, James Sadler
served as a volunteer bakemaster for many of the area clambakes; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Gail, and their three
children, Terry, Dawn and Michael, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; James
Sadler is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 James Sadler upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Arca-
dia Hose Company No. 2 of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter James Sadler.