LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Peter D. DeMayo upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 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 Ex-Chief Peter D.
DeMayo upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Peter D. DeMayo 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, Peter D. DeMayo's interest in training throughout his career
earned him Officer positions with Hook, Ladder & Engine Company No. 3;
he was elected 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain of Hook,
Ladder & Engine Company No. 3; and
WHEREAS, After completing his term as Captain Peter D. DeMayo was
elected to the Chief's office; his first position as 2nd Deputy Chief
was followed by 1st Deputy Chief and then Chief of the Department from
December 1990 through December 1992; and
WHEREAS, Peter D. DeMayo then continued to play active roles in the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department and the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs
Association; he served as Deputy County Fire Coordinator for the Town of
Babylon and held the position of Vice President of the Town of Babylon
Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, From 2004 through 2006 Peter D. DeMayo served as the 27th
President of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department and currently serves
as a Department Safety Officer and as the Assistant Department Treasur-
er; and
WHEREAS, Peter D. DeMayo's faithful support for 40 years has been a
valuable asset to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department and the resi-
dents of his community; 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; Peter
D. DeMayo is such a firefighter; throughout 40 years of devoted
service, Peter D. DeMayo 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 Ex-Chief Peter D. DeMayo for 40 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 Peter D. DeMayo.