LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Charles Winterfeldt upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the North Massapequa 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 Ex-Chief Charles
Winterfeldt upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the North Massapequa Fire Depart-
ment to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of Officers Dinner on
Saturday, May 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, On October 13, 1960, Charles Winterfeldt was sworn into the
North Massapequa Fire Department; he served for five years as a fire-
fighter until being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of Hose & Engine Company
No. 2; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Charles Winterfeldt was again promoted to 1st Lieu-
tenant; that same year he was named Fireman of the Year; two years
later, he was elected Captain and designated Chairman of the Board; and
WHEREAS, After being elected to the Chief's Office in May of 1974,
Charles Winterfeldt rose though the ranks to the esteemed position of
Chief of the Department, a capacity in which he served until 1979; and
WHEREAS, Continuing his devoted community involvement, Charles Winter-
feldt was elected to the Board of Fire Commissioners; in August of 1981,
he was appointed Commissioner of the South Farmingdale Water District, a
position in which he remained for three years; and
WHEREAS, Charles Winterfeldt served as the Fire District Treasurer
until 2004, and currently, remains active as the Board's Deputy Treasur-
er; he is also a proud member of the Long Island Legislative Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Charles Winterfeldt is a Nassau
County Parade Official; he was a member of the committee that was
instrumental in bringing the Annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade to North Massa-
pequa, and has served as the Master of Ceremonies for many years; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Mary, their
eight wonderful children, and his 22 treasured grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Charles
Winterfeldt is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Ex-Chief Charles Winterfeldt for 50 years of distinguished
service to the North Massapequa Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Winterfeldt.