LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Vincent Scuderi upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the
Huntington Fire Department

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
Firefighter Vincent Scuderi upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the Huntington Fire Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Vincent "Jimmy" Scuderi will be recognized by the members of
the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 at a dinner to be held in
his honor on Friday, March 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Vincent Scuderi has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the Huntington Fire
Department and his community; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Scuderi joined the Hook and Ladder Company of the
Huntington Fire Department on December 14, 1959; over the years, he has
worked his way through the ranks of the Company, serving as Lieutenant;
and
WHEREAS, Additionally, in 1991, Vincent Scuderi joined the Huntington
Fire Department's Fire Police; in 2002, he was appointed to 2nd Lieuten-
ant, and in 2009, he was made 1st Lieutenant, the position in which he
currently serves; 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; Vincent
Scuderi 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
commend Firefighter Vincent Scuderi upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the Huntington Fire Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Vincent Scuderi.