LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Joseph Muratore upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
distinguished service to the 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 Firefighter Joseph
Muratore upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of distinguished service to the Lindenhurst Fire Depart-
ment, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner Dance on Satur-
day, April 30, 2016, at the Upsky Long Island Hotel in Hauppauge, 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, Born in Far Rockaway, New York, Joseph Muratore graduated
from Far Rockaway High School; in 1957, he proudly served as a member of
the United States Army; after his discharge, he joined the New York Army
National Guard as a civilian technician, and later worked as a National
Guard Missile Technician for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Lindenhurst in 1963, Joseph Muratore joined
the Lindenhurst Fire Department's Chemical and Salvage Company on Octo-
ber 1, 1966, and for five decades, he served as an active member of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Muratore served on Fire Council and held the title
Captain of his Company for two terms; during his second term, he chris-
tened a new fire truck which is still in service; in addition, he is a
member and ex-Captain of Fire Police and past President of the Benevo-
lent Association; and
WHEREAS, Retired from the United States Postal Service after working
for 16 years, and retired from the New York Army National Guard after
serving for 20 years, Joseph Muratore is currently working part-time
with Code Enforcement for the Village of Lindenhurst; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dolores, and their
daughters, Laurie and Christine, their five grandchildren, Alyssa,
Lauren, Joseph, Tyler and Trevor, and two great-grandchildren, Christian
and Liam, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; 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; Joseph
Muratore is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Firefighter Joseph Muratore upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the
Lindenhurst Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Muratore.