LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Rosenzweig upon the occasion of
his retirement after 41 years of distinguished service with the New York
City Fire Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the Empire State are indelibly enriched by the
faithful and dedicated service of those who devote their life to serving
and protecting their community, lauding particularly their unwavering
dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor David Rosenz-
weig upon the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of distinguished
service with the New York City Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, During those 41 years, David Rosenzweig worked in every New
York City borough, serving the City as a consummate professional and
rising to the position of Chief Dispatcher; and
WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, David Rosenzweig, in addition, served
as President of the Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Associ-
ation, ably and devotedly representing his colleagues and working dili-
gently on their behalf; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality in New York State; during the course of his
dedicated service David Rosenzweig rendered faithful, conscientious and
valuable service to the people of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Both as Chief Dispatcher and as President of the Uniformed
Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association, David Rosenzweig served
with loyalty, honor and distinction, justly earning the admiration,
esteem and affection of his colleagues and community, many of whom will
gather, together with his friends and family, at El Caribe in Brooklyn
on Sunday, May 16, 2010, to honor him and to celebrate his well-deserved
retirement; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the dedicated
efforts of public servants such as David Rosenzweig, who unselfishly
devote their lives to the care and protection of others, are worthy and
due the full praise and recognition of this Legislative Body and the
people and communities they have served so well; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David Rosenzweig upon the occasion of his retirement after 41
years of distinguished service with the renowned New York City Fire
Department and to wish him well in his retirement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Rosenzweig.