Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Chief Fire Marshal Scott D. Tusa hosted a Firematic Awards Ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. Ex-Chairman Michael Tedeschi of the Port Washington Fire Department was presented an award for his dedication and service.
“I can think of no more worthy cause than to support our firefighters and emergency medical responders,” said County Executive Mangano. “Today we honor our brave first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and consistently risk their own lives to protect our Nassau County residents.”
Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently joined with Port Washington Fire Department’s Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company #1 in honoring two longtime members for their many years of community service. Senator Martins sponsored legislative resolutions, which were passed by the New York State Senate, honoring Ex-Captain and Trustee Charles Cella (50 years of service) and Captain and Ex-President Patrick Saccoccia (25 years of service) for their devoted service. With passage of the legislative resolutions, their contributions to the community will forever be part of the New York State Senate’s official record. “It takes a special person to be willing to make the sacrifices needed to be a volunteer firefighter, which is why every one of them deserves our respect and gratitude. It takes an extraordinary person to devote decades of their life to that worthy cause. Thank you to Charles Cella and Patrick Saccoccia for their many years of brave and selfless service to the residents of Port Washington,” said Senator Martins.
