Senate Resolution No. 4596

BY: Senator LAVALLE

COMMENDING Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to
the Manorville Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the
Manorville Fire Department to be celebrated at its 76th Annual
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Majestic Gardens in
Rocky Point, New York; and

WHEREAS, Vincent M. DeLettera joined the Manorville Fire Department
in October of 1962; throughout his 55 years of service, he has held
several positions within the Department including: Lieutenant of Company
No. 2 and 1st Assistant Chief; in 2013, he was made Honorary Chief; and

WHEREAS, In 2007, Vincent M. DeLettera became a member of the Fire
Police where he held the title of Lieutenant; from 1975-1989, he served
as Commissioner of Manorville Fire District; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
Vincent M. DeLettera is such a firefighter; throughout 55 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 Vincent M. DeLettera upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service
to the Manorville Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera.