LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Captain Peter Denardis upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 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 Ex-Captain Peter
Denardis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 102nd Installation Dinner on Satur-
day, April 12, 2014, at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, New
York; 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, Ex-Captain Peter Denardis has been a member of Manhasset-
Lakeville Fire Department Company No. 1 since March 17, 1989; he climbed
the ranks and served as 2nd Lieutenant from 1994 to 1996, 1st Lieutenant
from 1996 to 1998, and the esteemed position of Captain from 1998 to
2000; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his loving wife, Janis, who
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achieve-
ments; 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; Ex-Cap-
tain Peter Denardis is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Ex-Captain Peter Denardis for 25 years of distinguished service
to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Captain Peter Denardis.