LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Daniel Raccomandato upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years
of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst 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 Daniel
Raccomandato upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 25 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 57th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Fox Hollow in Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Raccomandato joined the North Lindenhurst Fire Depart-
ment in November of 1989, and was assigned to Engine & Heavy Rescue
Company No. 1, remaining in this company for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Within the first year of his enrollment, Daniel Raccomandato
showed a genuine interest in and excellent understanding of firefighting
courses, thereby promptly obtaining the mandatory firefighting certif-
icate; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Raccomandato held the following line officer posi-
tions: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain; he was also elected
to the Executive Board, and served as 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice Pres-
ident, and President; and
WHEREAS, Serving on several Department committees, Daniel Raccomandato
has been an active member of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department
Piston Knockers Drill Team, and Hitmen Softball Team; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lorie, and their
daughter, Maria, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Daniel
Raccomandato 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 Daniel Raccomandato upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to
the North Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Daniel Raccomandato.