LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Chief Brian Gassen upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of
dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst 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 Outgoing Chief
Brian Gassen upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after many years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 57th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Fox Hollow in Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Brian Gassen began his service to the North Linden-
hurst Fire Department as a Junior member for six years; during this
time, he was elected Lieutenant, and Secretary Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, In November of 1996, Brian Gassen became a member of the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department, and completed all training require-
ments to obtain his fire school certificate; one year later, he was
permanently assigned to Engine Company No. 2; and
WHEREAS, Brian Gassen went on to attend West Virginia University, and
continued to fulfill his department requirements; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2003, Brian Gassen held the following elected
positions: 1st Lieutenant, Engine Company No. 2, Captain, 2nd Deputy
Chief, 1st Deputy Chief, and Chief of Department; 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; Brian
Gassen is such a firefighter; throughout many 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 Outgoing Chief Brian Gassen upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the
North Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Outgoing Chief Brian Gassen.