LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Peter Maslinski upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of
dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department on February
20, 2010

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ex-Chief Peter Maslinski upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Peter Maslinski will be recognized by the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department at its 53rd Annual Inspection and Installation to be
held on Saturday, February 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Peter Maslinski has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department and his community; and
WHEREAS, Peter Maslinski originally joined the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department in November, 1982, however, after relocating outside the
North Lindenhurst District, he temporarily resigned from the Department
in 1988; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Peter Maslinski returned to the area and immediately
rejoined the Department; today, he is an active member of Hook, Ladder
and Engine Company No. 3 and has just completed a term as Chief of the
Department; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving as Chief, Peter Maslinski has served
as Captain, 2nd Deputy Chief and 1st Deputy Chief; he has also been a
member of several committees including the membership and merit awards
committees as well as the new truck committee; and
WHEREAS, Since 1995, Peter Maslinski has been the Scott Pak Training
Officer; he was also a member of the "Piston Knocker" Drill Team when
they won the New York State Championship in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed tenure, Peter Maslinski has fulfilled
the responsibility of maintaining the training and safety of all the
members of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Peter Maslinski's commitment to safety was magnified during
the attacks of 9/11; employed by the FDNY, during this terrifying trage-
dy, he worked diligently, assisting when and wherever he was needed; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous 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, 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; Peter

Maslinski is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Ex-Chief Peter Maslinski upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department on February 20, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Chief Peter Maslinski.