LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Dennis Rich upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 56 years of dedi-
cated service to the Bellmore 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 Dennis
Rich upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
56 years of dedicated service to the Bellmore Fire Department, to be
celebrated at its 118th Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner on
Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Wind Watch in Haup-
pauge, 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; Dennis
Rich is such a firefighter; throughout 56 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Dennis Rich upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 56 years of dedicated service to the Bellmore
Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Dennis Rich.