Honor Firefighter DeLettera's Service

Assembly Resolution No. 1116 BY: M. of A. Palumbo COMMENDING Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, Volunteer 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire Department to be celebrated at its 76th Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point, New York; and WHEREAS, Vincent M. DeLettera joined the Manorville Fire Department in October of 1962; throughout his 55 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including: Lieutenant of Company No. 2 and 1st Assistant Chief; in 2013, he was made Honorary Chief; and WHEREAS, In 2007, Vincent M. DeLettera became a member of the Fire Police where he held the title of Lieutenant; from 1975-1989, he served as Commissioner of Manorville Fire District; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; 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; Vincent M. DeLettera is such a firefighter; throughout 55 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 Vincent M. DeLettera upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Vincent M. DeLettera.