LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph D. Reilly for his devoted
service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company

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, In full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legis-
lative Body is justly proud to commend Joseph D. Reilly upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition for his many years of
dedicated service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Reilly will be honored at the Company's Annual
Installation of Officers Ceremony to be held at the Company's Headquar-
ters in East Farmingdale, New York on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at
which time he will be presented with an esteemed Longevity of Service
Award in recognition and appreciation of his 40 years of distinguished
service; and
WHEREAS, Serving in various capacities, Joseph D. Reilly has rendered
four decades of exemplary, faithful and outstanding service to the East
Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company; 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; Joseph
D. Reilly is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 Joseph D. Reilly for his many years of dedicated and distin-
guished service to the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company and his
community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph D. Reilly.