LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Chief Carl D'Antonio upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of
dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company

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 justly proud to commend outgoing
Chief Carl D'Antonio upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire
Company to be celebrated at its 104th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 5, 2014, at The Royalton in Roslyn Heights, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Carl D'Antonio began his fire service career with the Albert-
son Fire Company in Albertson, New York, on May 12, 1997; he served as
Second Lieutenant from 2004 to 2005, followed by First Lieutenant from
2005 to 2006; and
WHEREAS, Rising through the ranks, Carl D'Antonio served as Captain in
2006, Second Assistant Chief from 2008 to 2010, and First Assistant
Chief from 2010 to 2012; he earned the title of Fire Chief in 2012,
serving until this year; 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, A true asset to society, Carl D'Antonio's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; 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; Carl
D'Antonio is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 outgoing Chief Carl D'Antonio upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to
the Albertson Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carl D'Antonio, outgoing Chief, Albertson Fire Company.