2011-K1326

Honoring Anthony Nunziata upon the occasion of his designation as Brookhaven Fire Department's 2012 Fireman of the Year

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2011-K1326


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Nunziata upon the occasion of
his designation as Brookhaven Fire Department's 2012 Fireman of the Year

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 honor Anthony Nunziata upon
the occasion of his designation as Brookhaven Fire Department's 2012
Fireman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Son of Pat and Peggy Nunziata, Anthony Nunziata was born and
raised in Holtsville, New York; and
WHEREAS, An avid athlete, Anthony Nunziata was a star on both the
football and lacrosse teams at Sachem North High School; he graduated
high school in 1984, and began his career at Clare Rose, Inc. in 1988;
and
WHEREAS, Anthony Nunziata joined the Holbrook Fire Department in the
summer of 1984; he was an active member, responding to alarms and emer-
gencies at any time of the day and night until he moved his family to
Brookhaven and joined the Brookhaven Fire Department in 1995; and
WHEREAS, A Member of Brookhaven Fire Department Dive Rescue Team,
Anthony Nunziata holds PADI open water diver and PADI advanced open
water certifications, and has completed coursework for Dive Rescue
International; and
WHEREAS, As Driver of the Tower Ladder, Anthony Nunziata also holds
certifications to drive all pieces of Brookhaven Fire Department appara-
tus; and
WHEREAS, On January 12, 2002, Anthony Nunziata received the Chief's
Award for taking the time and patience to train others in the use of
equipment, specifically the tower ladder, and doing the American flag
arch detail for each and every funeral when needed resulting from the
9/11 attacks; and
WHEREAS, In September of 2011, while working at Clare Rose, Inc.,
Anthony Nunziata used his training as a firefighter to help with the
extrication and stabilization of an injured employee that was stuck in a
compactor; due to his quick and astute actions, the employee is now on
his way to recovery; and
WHEREAS, Less than two months later, Anthony Nunziata came upon a
motor vehicle accident involving a tanker truck carrying 9,000 gallons
of gasoline and a minivan with nine people; he and a co-worker assisted
the injured to safety by pulling them all out of harm's way, ultimately
saving the lives of all involved; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Barbara, and their
two daughters Cassandra and Brittney, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice 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; Anthony
Nunziata is such a firefighter; throughout 28 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
honor Anthony Nunziata upon the occasion of his designation as Brookha-
ven Fire Department's 2012 Fireman of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Nunziata.

actions

  • 15 / May / 2012
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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