LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Richard Alles upon the occasion of his
selection as Guest of Honor at the Police and Fire Associations, City of
New York Testimonial Dinner Dance

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Richard Alles has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Richard
Alles upon the occasion of his selection as Guest of Honor at the Police
and Fire Associations, City of New York Testimonial Dinner Dance on
Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New
York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Richard Alles, Financial Secretary of Uniformed Fire Officers
Association, was chosen as Guest of Honor for the outstanding and dynam-
ic leadership he has shown to the New York labor community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice, Richard Alles was appointed to the New York
City Fire Department (FDNY) in 1979, and began his career serving Engine
91 and Ladder 43 in Spanish Harlem; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Richard Alles moved up the
ranks and throughout many departments, serving as Lieutenant, Captain,
Battalion Chief, Chief of Department, Battalion Commander and finally
Deputy Chief of Battalion 58 in Canarsie, Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Richard Alles has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Since beginning his career, Richard Alles has been actively
involved in his labor union, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association; he
has assisted the organization in numerous roles including Sergeant at
Arms, and his current position, Financial Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Richard Alles has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 26 years, Dinah,
and their daughter, Meghan, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Richard Alles has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Richard Alles upon the occasion of his selection as Guest of
Honor at the Police and Fire Associations, City of New York Testimonial
Dinner Dance; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Alles.