LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Joseph Koncick upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of
dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Great
Neck, New York

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Firefighter
Joseph Koncick upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 70 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire
Department, Great Neck, New York, to be celebrated at its Annual Instal-
lation Dinner on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at The Long Island Marriot,
Uniondale, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Manhasset, Joseph Koncick joined the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on August 22, 1939; 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, With him throughout have been his wife, Agnes, and their
children, Nancy, Janet, Terry, and Joey, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Joseph
Koncick is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 Joseph Koncick upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, Great Neck, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Joseph Koncick.