LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Fire Police Captain William Pisana
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25
years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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 Fire Police Captain
William Pisana upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire
Department, Great Neck, New York; and
WHEREAS, Fire Police Captain William Pisana joined the Department in
1988 and has ably served it with distinction for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Fire Police Captain William Pisana will be honored at the
Department's Annual Installation Dinner to be held at the Marriott Hotel
in Uniondale on Saturday, April 20, 2013; 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; Fire
Police Captain William Pisana is such a firefighter; throughout 25 years
of devoted service, he has 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 Fire Police Captain William Pisana for 25 years of distinguished
service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and his community;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fire Police Captain William Pisana.