LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ex-Captain Edmond Samson for his 40
years of distinguished service to the Garden City Park 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 honor Ex-Captain Edmond
Samson for his 40 years of distinguished service to the Garden City Park
Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, February 16, 2013, in Garden City, New York; 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; Edmond
Samson is such a firefighter; throughout his many years of devoted
service, this volunteer has heroically performed, above and beyond the
call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection and has ably served in numerous capacities with the Garden
City Park Fire Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ex-Captain Edmond Samson for his 40 years of distinguished service
to the Garden City Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edmond Samson.