LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of
dedicated service to the Islip Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Islip
Fire Department; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
Department's 129th Annual Installation Dinner, to be held at Captain
Bill's Bayview House in Bay Shore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino joined Engine Company No. 2 in
October 1994; he has held positions in the Engine Company as 2nd Lieu-
tenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, at age 32, Joseph Marino was elected as the youngest
Chief in the 126 year history of the Islip Fire Department; prior to
being elected Chief, he served as both 1st and 2nd Assistant Chief of
the Department; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of two pre-hospital save medals, Outgoing Chief
Joseph Marino was Chairman of the very successful Islip Fire Depart-
ment's 125th Anniversary Parade and Celebration in August 2006; he also
started the Department's Annual Blood Drive and Chaired its new truck
committee to replace engine 3-4-2; and
WHEREAS, On behalf of the Islip Fire Department, Outgoing Chief Joseph
Marino was instrumental in developing with the Bay Shore and East Islip
fire departments an automatic mutual aid policy for daytime structure
fires to better protect these communities; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino and his wife Veronica, are the
proud parents of two children, son, Joseph, and daughter, Alyssa; 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; Outgo-
ing Chief Joseph Marino is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to
the Islip Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing Chief Joseph Marino.