LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, to be celebrated on May
23, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to commemorate the 50th Anni-
versary of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and to
honor its past and present members for 50 years of support of the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department and the citizens of Lindenhurst, New York
and surrounding Suffolk County communities; and
WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire compa-
ny has been organized to assist and encourage the fire company in its
good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a spirit
of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and admira-
tion of the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, The North Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has,
for 50 years, carried out these important functions in an exemplary
manner, providing an invaluable service to the fire department and
community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the North Lindenhurst Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary has selflessly served and supported the North Linden-
hurst Fire Department in many ways, preparing dinners for various occa-
sions, assisting at fundraisers and during fire prevention programs,
responding to headquarters whenever needed and providing food and
refreshments, as well as emotional support, to its members while on the
scene of emergencies; and
WHEREAS, North Lindenhurst Fire Department members truly appreciate
the ladies of the department's Ladies Auxiliary, knowing that when they
are physically exhausted and emotionally drained, whether chilled to the
bone or withering from the heat, they will be able to look up and see an
auxiliary member standing there with a candy bar, sandwich or a cup of
soup, and a warm smiling face; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly, supporting
and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, whether at a family dinner or a holiday cele-
bration, when the fire alarm has sounded, these selfless volunteers have
left their homes and jobs to help the firefighters in pursuit of their
duty; and
WHEREAS, The North Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is
prepared daily to carry out its accepted responsibilities, not only
serving but also enhancing the quality of life in their community and
advancing the perception of Lindenhurst as a caring and united communi-
ty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and warmly congratulate the North Lindenhurst Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary and its past and present members upon the occasion of
its 50th Anniversary, to be celebrated with a 50th Anniversary Brunch at
the Fire Department on Sunday, May 23, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.