LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Firefighter David DeAngelis Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation as a recipient of the 2009 Ulster County
Firefighter of the Year Award by the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's
Association

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 State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter
David DeAngelis Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient
of the 2009 Ulster County Firefighter of the Year Award by the Ulster
County Volunteer Firemen's Association, to be celebrated on Friday, July
30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter DeAngelis was on his way home driving from his
girlfriend's house on a Tuesday morning in March of 2009, when he saw a
glow coming from down a side street; Firefighter DeAngelis turned his
vehicle around to investigate; and
WHEREAS, When Firefighter DeAngelis arrived at the residence, he saw
flames in the garage which was built under the building; he then
attempted to awaken residents by pounding on the door; and
WHEREAS, Unable to wake the residents, Firefighter DeAngelis went to
the neighbor's house and had them call for help; he then returned to the
residence attempting to wake the residents, but it was to no avail; and
WHEREAS, Inside the building were three males in their 20s, a female
teenager, and a baby; Firefighter DeAngelis then assisted the Glasco
Fire Department with extinguishing and searching the residence; and
WHEREAS, Had it not been for the courageous and alert actions of Fire-
fighter DeAngelis, the potential risk for casualties would have been
high; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter DeAngelis was 19 years of age at the time of this
incident; he has shown valor, courage and leadership in such treacherous
situations; he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter David DeAngelis Jr. intelligently distinguished
himself with this act of bravery that went above and beyond the call of
duty; he is a shining example of what a firefighter represents, but more
importantly, he is an example of the best of what humanity has to offer;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Firefighter David DeAngelis Jr. upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as a recipient of the 2009 Ulster County Firefighter of the Year
Award by the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter David DeAngelis Jr.