LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Deputy Chief Michael Newman on 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 Deputy Chief Micha-
el Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Michael Newman will be honored at the Department's 56th Annu-
al Installation Dinner to be held at the Long Island Marriott in Union-
dale, New York on Saturday, March 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Michael Newman joined the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department in May 1988 and was assigned to Engine and Heavy Rescue
Company No. 1; he completed all required fire training and also became
an emergency medical technician; and
WHEREAS, In a few years he was elected 2nd Lieutenant and 1st Lieuten-
ant; he served as Captain from 1993 through 1995; in 2000, he again
served as 2nd Lieutenant; and, in December 2012, he was elected to the
position of Deputy Chief; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael Newman served on and assisted numerous
committees and, on several occasions he has been honored and received
awards for various fire and rescue incidents further establishing his
dedication and leadership ability; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, in recognition and appreciation of his life saving
efforts at a commercial building fire on June 23, 2002, Michael Newman
received the Vocational Education and Extension Board of Suffolk Coun-
ty's Medal of Valor and Certificates of Merit from the Southern New York
Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Suffolk County Volunteer Fire-
men's Association; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Newman's dedication to and support of the volun-
teer fire service influenced his son Michael to become a member of the
Junior Fire Department of North Lindenhurst; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Michael Newman along with his wife Karen and
their sons, Michael and Matthew, are actively involved in a variety of
community organizations; 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; Michael
Newman is such a firefighter; throughout 25 years of devoted service,
Michael Newman 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 Michael Newman for 25 years of distinguished service to the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Newman.