LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing President Robert H. Ottavi-
ano, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
for his dedicated service to the Nassau County Firemen's Association

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 outgoing President
Robert H. Ottaviano, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition for his dedicated service to the Nassau County Fire-
men's Association, to be celebrated at its 109th Annual meeting on
Thursday, June 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, President Robert H. Ottaviano, Jr. began his service to the
Nassau County Firemen's Association in May of 2006, as its Sergeant at
Arms; he has subsequently served as 4th Vice President, 3rd Vice Presi-
dent, 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, and since May of 2011 as
President; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the Firemen's Association, Robert H. Ottavi-
ano, Jr. is Secretary of the Southern New York Firemen's Association;
Sergeant at Arms of the North Shore Fire Council; Past-President and
Past-Secretary of Glenwood Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company; Past-
President and Past-Secretary of North Shore Firemen's Holy Name Society;
Past-President and Past-Secretary of Fifth Battalion Firemen's Softball
League; and Past-Trustee of Volunteer & Exempt Firemen's Benevolent
Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Those individuals, who have given so selflessly of their
skills and dedication, are worthy and due full recognition for their
valued contributions on behalf of their country and its ideals, uphold-
ing the patriotic character and principled ideals of organizations in
service to their fellowman; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend outgoing President Robert H. Ottaviano, Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition for his dedicated service to the
Nassau County Firemen's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert H. Ottaviano, Jr.