2011-K331
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gary M. Giudice upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Union Hill Fire Department on April 9, 2011
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gary
M. Giudice upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2010
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Union Hill-Fire Department to be cele-
brated at its Annual Banquet at Eagle Vale Country Club on Saturday,
April 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Gary M. Giudice has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Born May 8, 1953, in Rochester, New York, Gary M. Giudice has
been a lifelong resident of Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gary M. Giudice graduated from East High School in 1971, and
went on to attend Monroe Community College from which he earned a degree
in Public Service Administration; and
WHEREAS; In addition to being a dedicated employee of the City of
Rochester for more than 37 loyal years Gary M. Giudice has been an
active and integral member of the Union Hill Fire Department for nearly
40 years; and
WHEREAS, Gary M. Giudice joined the Union Hill Fire Department in
October of 1972, as a firefighter and in 1973, he joined the ambulance
service; two years later he became certified as an EMT and has been on
continuous active duty ever since; and
WHEREAS, In addition, from 1991 to 1998, Gary M. Giudice was a member
of the City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services Emergency
Mobilization Committee, including four years from 1995 to 1998, in which
he served as Chair; and
WHEREAS, Among his numerous awards and accolades Gary M. Giudice was
named Union Hill Fire Department EMS Person of the Year two times and
was recipient of the City of Rochester's Employee Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated and well rounded, Gary M. Giudice is certified as
an American Public Works Association Public Fleet Professional, and as a
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Auto/Truck Mechanic
and an Isshin Ryu Karate black belt; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Gary M. Giudice is a proud member of Phi Theta
Kappa International Honor Society; 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; and
WHEREAS, Gary M. Giudice is such a firefighter; throughout 39 years of
devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond
the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, With Gary M. Giudice throughout have been his wife of 40
years, Anne, their children, Manny, Anthony and his wife Jennifer, Gina
and her husband Daniel and Nicholas, as well as his cherished grandchil-
dren, Nina, Gianna, Manny Jr. Ryan, Dana, Jacob and Anthony, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Gary M. Giudice and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gary M. Giudice upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Lifetime
Achievement Award by the Union Hill Fire Department on April 9, 2011,
and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gary M. Giudice, 1552 Schlegel Road, Webster, New York 14580.