LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending ex-Captain Carl B. Newman upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 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 ex-Captain Carl B.
Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 58th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the East Wind Caterers in Wading River, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In September 1975, Carl B. Newman joined the North Linden-
hurst Fire Department; since then, he has been a faithful member of
Engine Company No. 2; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Newman has obtained numerous firefighting training
certificates; he also has held several positions on the North Linden-
hurst Fire Department Executive Board including Trustee, 2nd Vice Presi-
dent, 1st Vice President, President, Vice President, and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Active in various committees within the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department, Carl B. Newman was director of Junior Band, Chairman of
Recreation, Chairman of By-Law, Chairman of Service Awards, and Vice
President of Benevolent; he was also a member of 1-11-4 Truck Committee,
1-11-7 Ambulance Committee, and 1-11-2 Truck Committee; and
WHEREAS, Today, Carl B. Newman is self-employed with his company
Buxton Medical located in the Town of Babylon, 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, 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; Carl B.
Newman is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 ex-Captain Carl B. Newman upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 40 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 ex-Captain Carl B. Newman.