LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring members of the Police and Fire Depart-
ments of Mahopac, New York, for their heroic action in rescuing an area
couple from their burning home during the effects of Hurricane Nicole

WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to join with the
Town of Mahopac, New York, in recognizing the heroic and courageous acts
by members of its Police and Fire Departments in rescuing an area couple
from their burning home in Mahopac, during the effects of Hurricane
Nicole on October 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The fine Police Officers and Firefighters meriting this high
honor include: Police Officers Laura Smith Lena and Jeffrey Egan and
First Assistant Chief Ray Hamill, Second Assistant Chief Brian Lena,
Captain Michael Klein, Firefighter Billy Bahr; and
WHEREAS, Disregarding their own personal safety and acting in a manner
which personifies the finest traditions of those who place their lives
in order to serve others, these Police Officers and Firefighters bravely
and without hesitation, risked their own lives to rescue a husband and
wife, from the second story of a burning home; their combined actions,
coupled with their courage and selflessness, valiantly saved the
precious lives of this couple; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Chief of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, Ron
Goodrow, dubs all of these aforementioned as heroes and commends them
for their courage and selflessness; 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, hero-
ically performing, above and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Through their unwavering commitment to serve and protect the
community and citizens of Mahopac, New York, and their unqualified
response to carrying out their duties irrespective of the peril and the
personal dangers, these Police Officers and Firefighters have uniquely
distinguished themselves and contributed significantly to that spirit of
united purpose and shared concern which is the cornerstone of public
service and community life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor members of the Police and Fire Departments of Mahopac, New York,
for their heroic action in rescuing an area couple from their burning
home during the effects of Hurricane Nicole; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned Police Officers and Firefighters and the
Police and Fire Departments of Mahopac, New York.