LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Keith Rabinowitz 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 Firefighter Keith
Rabinowtiz 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, Firefighter Keith Rabinowitz has been a member of Manhasset-
Lakeville Fire Department Company No. 4 since July 6, 1989; he currently
serves as Auxiliary Secretary, a position he has held since 1990; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Carol, and
their two sons, Brett and Evan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Fire-
fighter Keith Rabinowitz 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 Firefighter Keith Rabinowitz 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 Firefighter Keith Rabinowtiz.