LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing President Larry Saia as he is
honored by the Bellerose Village Fire Department for his distinguished
service on April 18, 2012

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 Outgoing President
Larry Saia as he is honored by the Bellerose Village Fire Department for
his distinguished service on April 18, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A nine-year member of the Bellerose Village Fire Department,
Outgoing President Larry Saia has served the Department in various
capacities, including President from 2010-2012; and
WHEREAS, Larry Saia and his wife Marian are the proud and loving
parents of three children, Sam, Elizabeth, and John; Larry is an Execu-
tive Director at J.P. Morgan; he coaches basketball and touch football
and, a passionate fisherman, Larry can be found most weekends trolling
Peconic Bay for porgies; 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; Outgo-
ing President Larry Saia is such a firefighter; throughout his devoted
service, he 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 Outgoing President Larry Saia for his distinguished service to
the Bellerose Village Fire Department and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing President Larry Saia.