LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter John Harley upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 10 years of dedi-
cated service to the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. on April 27,
2013

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 John
Harley upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 10 years of dedicated service to the North Amityville, Fire Compa-
ny, Inc., to be celebrated at its 73rd Annual Installation Dinner &
Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Hyatt Wind Watch in
Hauppauge, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter John Harley is currently the Second Assistant
Chief of the North Amityville Fire Company; he previously served as a
Third Assistant Chief and a Captain of Fire, as well as a Lieutenant of
Rescue; 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; John
Harley is such a firefighter; throughout 10 years of devoted service,
this volunteer 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 Firefighter John Harley for 10 years of distinguished service to
the North Amityville Fire Company and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter John Harley.