Senate Resolution No. 293

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

COMMENDING James Manfredonia upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after 40
years of dedicated service to Syosset Fire
Department Engine Company 5 on January 28, 2017

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 James Manfredonia
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40
years of dedicated service to Syosset Fire Department Engine Company 5
on Saturday, January 28, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities 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;
James Manfredonia is such a firefighter; throughout 40 years of devoted
service, this firefighter 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 James Manfredonia upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service
to Syosset Fire Department Engine Company 5 on January 28, 2017; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Manfredonia.