LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Chief Edward Karona, Jr. upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition for his many
years of dedicated service to the Hicksville 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
outgoing Chief Edward Korona, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the
Hicksville Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, He will be honored at the Hicksville Fire Department's Annual
Installation Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Hunt-
ington Hilton; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and selfless dedication merit tribute and
recognition by all citizens of their community, their State, and their
Nation; 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, Chief Korona joined the department in June 1988 as a member
of Hose Company 4; after completing his probationary period, he was
asked to assist with the Department's Labor Day Committee where he
continued to serve for many years; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Chief Korona co-authored the Department's history
book and in 1995 he was elected 2nd Lieutenant and later served as
Captain from 1997-1999; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Chief Korona received numerous awards and
served on the Department Training Committee for many years and was
appointed to chair that committee from 1996-2004 when he was elected 3rd
Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Department Haz-Mat Team, Chief Korona is a
member of the Rescue Squad and served as an EMT for nine years; he
recently joined the Fire Police Squad; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, DeAnna and their
children, Devin and Taylor, as well as his parents, Edward and Florence,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; 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; Edward
Korona, Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout his many years of devoted
service he has 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 outgoing Chief Edward Korona, Jr. upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition for his many years of dedicated
service to the Hicksville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Edward Korona, Jr.