LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Joe Presutti upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Coldenham 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Joe Presutti upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Coldenham
Fire Company; this auspicious occasion was celebrated on Saturday, Janu-
ary 15, 2011, at the Annual Installation Dinner-Dance of the Coldenham
Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Joe Presutti has devoted over 50 years of distin-
guished service to the Coldenham Fire Company, commencing with his
appointment in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Having served the Coldenham Fire Company in many capacities
over the years, Firefighter Joe Presutti has most recently served the
Company as Vice President of the Benevolent Association and as Trustee;
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; Joe
Presutti 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 Firefighter Joe Presutti upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Coldenham Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Joe Presutti.