LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Captain John Bernic upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated
service to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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 proud to commend Captain John Bernic
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25
years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department,
to be celebrated at its 102nd Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 12,
2014, at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, New York; 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, Captain John Bernic has been a member of Manhasset-Lakeville
Fire Department Company No. 1 since March 7, 1989; he climbed the ranks
and served as 1st Lieutenant from 2012 to 2014, and currently holds the
esteemed position of Captain; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Katarina, and
their two beautiful children, Nikola and Ivan, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; Captain
John Bernic is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Captain John Bernic for 25 years of distinguished service to the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Captain John Bernic.