LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Joseph Bacik upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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 Firefighter Joseph
Bacik upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Depart-
ment, Great Neck, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Joseph Bacik, of Company 2, will be honored at
the Department's Annual Installation Dinner to be held at the Marriott
Hotel in Uniondale on Saturday, April 16, 2011; 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
Bacik is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Joseph Bacik for 50 years of distinguished service
to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Joseph Bacik.