LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief and Past President Roy R.
Fries upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 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 Roy R.
Fries upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, Roy R. Fries will be honored at the Department's 56th Annual
Installation Dinner to be held at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale,
New York on Saturday, March 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Roy R. Fries joined the North Lindenhurst Fire Department on
May 13, 1963 and has served the Department and his community in numerous
capacities; he was the Captain of the Piston Knocker Drill Team from
1964-1969 and served Engine and Heavy Rescue Company No. 1 as 2nd Lieu-
tenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, 2nd Deputy Chief, 1st Deputy Chief and
Chief of Department, holding several of these offices more than once;
and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Roy R. Fries saved the life of Joseph Felicio and
was honored as the Department's Fireman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Roy R. Fries, in addition, was President of the Town of Baby-
lon Chiefs Association from 1986-1988 and was the Town of Babylon Fire
Coordinator from 1990-1993; he also held the offices of 2nd Vice Presi-
dent, 1st Vice President, and President; and
WHEREAS, Roy R. Fries served, as well, as Chairman of the Fire
Prevention Committee for many years educating over 1,500 children a year
in fire safety and, in September 2009, he organized the EMS Program
which provides emergency medical service to the North Lindenhurst commu-
nity Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 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; Roy R.
Fries is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, Roy
R. Fries 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 Roy R. Fries for 50 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 Roy R. Fries.