LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Fireman Paul Ciaccio upon the occasion
of his retirement on December 30, 2009 after 23 years of distinguished
service with the City of Newburgh Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the Empire State are indelibly enriched by the
faithful and dedicated service of those who devote their lives, as fire-
fighters, to serving and protecting their community, lauding particular-
ly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of
their duties; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Fireman Paul
Ciaccio upon the occasion of his retirement on December 30, 2009 after
23 years of distinguished service with the City of Newburgh Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, For 23 years he served his community as a consummate profes-
sional in the arduous field of firefighting and fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality in New York State; during the course of his
dedicated service Fireman Paul Ciaccio valiantly responded to all types
of fire emergencies, risking his life every day to help save the lives
of others and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused
by fire; and
WHEREAS, Fireman Paul Ciaccio has rendered faithful, conscientious and
valuable service to the people of Newburgh; he served with loyalty,
honor and distinction, justly earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the dedicated
efforts of public servants such as Fireman Paul Ciaccio, who unselfishly
devote their lives to the preservation of order and the protection of
others, are worthy and due the full praise and recognition of this
Legislative Body and the communities they serve so well; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Fireman Paul Ciaccio upon the occasion of his retirement on Decem-
ber 30, 2009 after 23 years of distinguished service with the City of
Newburgh Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fireman Paul Ciaccio.