LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Marie Fucci, upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Roosevelt Fire District as
the Founder of the Roosevelt Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energy and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Marie Fucci has generously given not only of her time and
energy but also of her competence, intelligence, and leadership on
behalf of her community for many years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Marie Fucci upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Roosevelt
Fire District as the Founder of the Roosevelt Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary and for her many years of dedicated service to the District
and the Ladies Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, She will be honored at the District's 97th Annual Installa-
tion Dinner, to be held at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place on Satur-
day, April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire compa-
ny has been organized to assist, support, and encourage the fire company
in its good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a
spirit of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and
admiration of the community in which it serves; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, founded by
Marie Fucci in 1959, carries out these important functions in an exem-
plary manner, providing an invaluable service to the department and
community; and
WHEREAS, Roosevelt Fire District members truly appreciate the women of
the Ladies Auxiliary, knowing they will always be there providing food
and refreshments, as well as emotional support, to them on the scene of
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly, supporting
and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since founding it 50 years ago, Marie Fucci has willingly and
enthusiastically helped the Ladies Auxiliary carry out its accepted
responsibilities and has contributed extensively to the awareness and
knowledge of her neighbors and friends, and to the quality of their
lives; and
WHEREAS, Through her long and sustained commitment to the Roosevelt
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Marie Fucci has exhibited outstanding
service and leadership in her beloved community and has demonstrably
advanced the perception of Roosevelt, New York, as a caring and united
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Roosevelt Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and to pay trib-
ute to Marie Fucci upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Roosevelt Fire District as the Founder of the Roose-
velt Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Roosevelt Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and to Marie
Fucci.