LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the East
Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 75th
Anniversary of the East Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and to
honor its past and present members for 75 years of support of the East
Islip Fire Department and the citizens of East Islip, New York and
surrounding Suffolk County communities; and
WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire compa-
ny has been organized to assist and encourage the fire company in its
good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a spirit
of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and admira-
tion of the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, Founded on March 11, 1937, the East Islip Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary has, for 75 years, carried out these important func-
tions in an exemplary manner, providing an invaluable service to the
fire department and community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the East Islip Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary has selflessly served and supported the East Islip Fire
Department in many ways, preparing dinners for various occasions,
assisting at fundraisers and during fire prevention programs, responding
to headquarters whenever needed and providing food and refreshments, as
well as emotional support, to its members while on the scene of emergen-
cies; and
WHEREAS, The members of the East Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxilia-
ry in addition, help the department's firefighters with Fire Prevention,
the department's Easter Party for the firefighters and their children,
the Holiday Toy Drive, the Fire Department's Tree Lighting ceremony, and
the Annual Scholarships for East Islip High School and St. Mary's High
School students given in memory of one of the auxiliary's founding
members, Adele Krenicky; and
WHEREAS, They also assist the Annual Adopt-a-Fireman program, support
the National Burn Victim Foundation, participate in the Memorial Day and
St. Patrick's Day Parades, and help with Signal 8 services for fire-
fighters during large fires, as well as other various community activ-
ities; and
WHEREAS, East Islip Fire Department members truly appreciate the 20
current members of the department's Ladies Auxiliary, knowing that when
they are physically exhausted and emotionally drained, whether chilled
to the bone or withering from the heat, they will be able to look up and
see an auxiliary member standing there with a candy bar, sandwich or a
cup of soup, and a warm smiling face; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly, supporting
and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, For 75 years, whether at a family dinner or a holiday cele-
bration, when the fire alarm has sounded, these selfless volunteers have
left their homes and jobs to help the firefighters in pursuit of their
duty; and
WHEREAS, The East Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is prepared
daily to carry out its accepted responsibilities, not only serving but
also enhancing the quality of life in their community and advancing the
perception of East Islip as a caring and united community; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and warmly congratulate the East Islip Fire Department Ladies

Auxiliary and its past and present members upon the occasion of its 75th
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.