LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Marty Steadman upon the occasion of
his designation for special honor for 40 years of dedicated service with
the Uniformed Fire Officers Association

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of and
publicly acknowledges certain extraordinary individuals from the State
of New York who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary
careers and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Marty Steadman upon the occasion of his designation for special honor
for 40 years of dedicated service with the Uniformed Fire Officers Asso-
ciation; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Marty Steadman has rendered faithful, conscientious and valu-
able service to the Uniformed Fire Officers Association over the past 40
years; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Marty Steadman was hired by the Uniformed Fire Offi-
cers Association after a distinguished 14-year career as a journalist,
where he was nominated four times for the Pulitzer Prize for his work
with the NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN and NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE; and
WHEREAS, Marty Steadman was initially brought on to handle press
relations for the Uniformed Fire Officers Association but his rock-solid
advice, timely counsel and excellent service made him an invaluable
member of the organization and he was hired full-time as the Public
Relations Director in 1991; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Uniformed Fire Officers Associ-
ation, Marty Steadman worked alongside nine different Presidents: Jack
Kelly, Ray Gimmler Sr., Al Benway, Ed Smith, Richard Brower, Richard
Travers, Jack McDonnell, Arthur Parrinello and Peter Gorman; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his duties with the Uniformed Fire Officers
Association, Marty Steadman did press relations for the New York Yankees
from 1977 to 1984 and worked with then Governor Mario Cuomo from 1984
through 1987; and
WHEREAS, With Marty Steadman throughout have been his wife of 53
years, Margaret, their son, James, and his wife, Wendy, and their two
granddaughters, Jennifer and Meghan, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Marty Steadman and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Marty Steadman upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor for 40 years of dedicated service with the Uniformed Fire Officers
Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marty Steadman.