LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Captain Dominick Nuzzi, Jr.
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition for his
many years of dedicated service to the Copiague 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 Captain Dominick Nuzzi, Jr. of Eagle Engine Company upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition for his many years
of dedicated service to the Copiague Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, He will be honored at the Department's Annual Installation
Dinner, to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Smithtown Shera-
ton in Smithtown, New York; 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 Captain Dominick Nuzzi, Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout his
many years of devoted service he has 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 Captain Dominick Nuzzi, Jr. of the Copiague Fire
Department for his many years of distinguished service; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dominick Nuzzi, Jr., 2 Florida Avenue, Copiague, New York.