LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Joe Corr upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Medal of Valor by the Southampton
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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Joe
Corr upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Medal of
Valor by the Southampton Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, On February 18, 2008, the Southampton Fire Department was
dispatched to the report of a vehicle in the ocean surf in Southampton
Village; Ex-Chief Joe Corr arrived on the scene along with two other
officers and entered the frigid waters of the Atlantic in the attempt to
save another's life; and
WHEREAS, The conditions on that day had temperatures in the lower 30s
with wind gusts over 20mph, and the ocean had waves as high as 10 feet;
Chief Corr went above and beyond the call to duty and proved himself to
be a true asset to society; 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; Joe
Corr is such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted service,
this volunteer 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 Firefighter Joe Corr upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Medal of Valor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Joe Corr.