LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending ex-Captain Richard Patiri upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 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-Captain Richard
Patiri upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 45 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 58th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the East Wind Caterers in Wading River, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In March 1970, Richard Patiri joined the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department as a member of the Engine Company No. 2; his record
contains numerous firefighting training certificates; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished service to Engine Company No. 2,
Richard Patiri held several line officer positions including Financial
Secretary, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Richard Patiri served as Executive Board Trus-
tee, a position he currently holds; and
WHEREAS, A long-time resident of Lindenhurst, Richard Patiri presently
lives in Bay Shore, New York, and is self-employed; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, whom feels privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoices 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; Richard
Patiri is such a firefighter; throughout 45 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 ex-Captain Richard Patiri upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 45 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 ex-Captain Richard Patiri.