LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
distinguished service to Emergency Company 5 of the Hicksville Volunteer
Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the concerned and caring work of those individuals who voluntar-
ily assist in safeguarding the safety and welfare of their neighbors and
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to Emergency
Company 5 of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano will be recognized by the
members of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department at a special dinner
to be held in his honor at the Westbury Manor on Friday, February 5,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 50 years, Charles DiStefano has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to the Hicksville Volunteer Fire
Department and his community; and
WHEREAS, Charles DiStefano joined the Hicksville Fire Department on
December 9, 1959, following his military service in the National Guard;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary firefighter and leader, Charles DiStefano has
served in numerous leadership roles within the Department; he served as
Lieutenant from 1961 until 1964, and was subsequently elected Captain
from 1965 until 1966; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Charles DiStefano was a Charter member of the
Fire Police and served as their Lieutenant from 1989 until 1990 and was
elected as their Captain in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Aside from elected service, Charles DiStefano was a member of
the Rescue Squad throughout four decades; he also served on many Depart-
ment committees and was Chair of the two largest and most difficult
committees, Dinner Committee and the Department Fund Drive; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Charles DiStefano has been serving in the
capacity of Trustee in the EXEMPTS Association since 1986; he is also a
member of Firemen's Association State of New York (FASNY), Southern New
York, Shore Firemen's Association, Nassau County Firefighters Associ-
ation (NCFA) and the New York State Fire Police Association (NYSFPA);
and
WHEREAS, Charles DiStefano has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless endeavors on behalf of Emergency Company 5 of
the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of service, a period of
constructive involvement, Charles DiStefano has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor; 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; Charles
DiStefano is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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
honor Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to Emer-
gency Company 5 of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano.