LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Captain Ronald Kestenbaum upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 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-Captain Ronald Kestenbaum upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Kestenbaum 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, Ronald Kestenbaum 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, Ronald Kestenbaum joined the North Lindenhurst Fire Depart-
ment on January 12, 1970 and was assigned to Engine Company No. 2, where
he is presently a member; he did serve as a member of Engine Company No.
1 as well but for only a short period of time; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary firefighter, Ronald Kestenbaum has obtained
several fire fighting training certificates throughout his many years of
service; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Kestenbaum has also held numerous positions within the
Department including, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain; he was
also the Secretary and Treasurer of the Rescue Squad; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ronald Kestenbaum has served as the Recording
Secretary for the Executive Board and presently serves as its Trustee;
he has also been an Advisor to the Junior Fire Department and is
Co-Chairman of the membership committee; 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; Ronald
Kestenbaum is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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-Captain Ronald Kestenbaum upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 40 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-Captain Ronald Kestenbaum.