LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending ex-Captain Ernest A. Longobucco, Jr.
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70
years of dedicated service to the Sea Cliff 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 Ernest
A. Longobucco, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Sea Cliff Fire
Department to be celebrated at its 131st Installation of Officers on
Friday, May 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; ex-Captain Ernest A. Longobucco, Jr.'s sacrifices and self-
less dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this
great country; 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; ex-Cap-
tain Ernest A. Longobucco, Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 70
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 Ernest A. Longobucco, Jr. upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service
to the Sea Cliff Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to ex-Captain Ernest A. Longobucco, Jr.