LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Chief Richard Eisenberg upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of
dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department on April 19,
2014

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 Ex-Chief Richard
Eisenberg upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department to be celebrated at its 57th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Fox Hollow, Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Richard Eisenberg joined the North Lindenhurst Fire Depart-
ment in May of 1974, and was assigned to Engine Company No. 1; and
WHEREAS, For the past four decades, Richard Eisenberg's dedication to
both the fire and the rescue service has been constant; he has held the
Line Officer positions of Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant and
Captain of Engine Company No. 1; in addition, he is a proud member of
the New York State Drill Team Champions, the Piston Knockers; and
WHEREAS, A long-time resident of North Lindenhurst, Richard Eisenberg
is retired and resides in Lindenhurst, New York, with his wife, Linda;
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;
Ex-Chief Richard Eisenberg is such a firefighter; throughout 40 years of
devoted service, he has heroically performed, above and beyond the call
of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, Richard Eisenberg has given countless hours in service to
both the North Lindenhurst Fire Department and his community, and truly
merits the recognition and appreciation of this Legislative Body on
behalf of the people of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ex-Chief Richard Eisenberg upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department on April 19, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ex-Chief Richard Eisenberg.