LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Captain Thomas Adams upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedi-
cated service to the Wantagh Volunteer 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 recognize and commend
Ex-Captain Thomas Adams upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Wantagh Volunteer
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Ex-Captain Thomas Adams will fittingly be honored at the
Annual Installation of Officers of the Wantagh Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, to be celebrated on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Marriott
Hotel in Uniondale, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ex-Captain Thomas Adams has been a dedicated and valued
member of the Wantagh Volunteer 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; Thomas
Adams is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ex-Captain Thomas Adams for 50 years of distinguished service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Adams.