LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past Chief Peter Fagiola upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Mineola Volunteer 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 Past Chief Peter
Fagiola upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Mineola Volunteer Fire
Department, to be celebrated on Saturday, June 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Peter Fagiola attended Mineola Public Schools from grade 2
through 12; he served as a member of the New York National Guard from
1954-1960; and
WHEREAS, Peter Fagiola joined the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department,
Truck Company No. 2 in October of 1961; since that time, he has served
in numerous roles within the Department, some of which include: Finan-
cial Secretary, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Warden, Presi-
dent, and the esteemed title of Chief of the Mineola Volunteer Fire
Department from 1979 to 1981; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Peter Fagiola worked for various organiza-
tions in several capacities, including: heavy construction industry as
an operating engineer; mechanic and welder for automotive, machinery and
building maintenance; building department superintendent for the Village
of Mineola; and code enforcement and plumbing inspector for the Village
of Port Washington; in 2006, Peter Fagiola retired and soon relocated to
Lake Grove, New York; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Peggy, their children
Lucille, Peter, Jr., Marianne, John, Maureen, Thomas, and Daniel, as
well as their 14 grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Peter
Fagiola 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 Past Chief Peter Fagiola upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Mineola Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Past Chief Peter Fagiola.