Senate Resolution No. 2127

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING ex-Chief John Pignetti upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde
Park 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 justly proud to commend outgoing
ex-Chief John Pignetti upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park
Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on
Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, John Pignetti was appointed to membership to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department on June 6, 1972, where he served as Deputy Chief
and Chief of the Department; he has also been an active member of the
Enterprise Engine Company No. 1, where he currently serves as President
and has held the positions of Captain, and 1st and 2nd Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities 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;
John Pignetti is one such firefighter; throughout his five decades 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-Chief John Pignetti for 50 years of distinguished service to
the New Hyde Park Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief John Pignetti.