On Saturday, March 23rd,
Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia attended the 167th Installation
Dinner of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department to administer the Oaths of
Office for each of the Chiefs and Department Officers.
Over the years, Ms. Raia has
assisted the Department in numerous situations and at many events. It has been
the tradition for the Department to have her administer each of the officers’
Oaths of Office as they embark upon another year of service to the residents of
the Cold Spring Harbor Fire District.
After the installation, Ms. Raia was
surprised by Ex-Chief James Felton with a beautifully engraved Crystal Bowl
recognizing her “with deep appreciation for your many years of service to the
Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department.” This recognition follows her distinction
several years ago, when the department honored Ms. Raia with the title as a
Lifetime Honorary Member.
“Every year is always an enjoyable
experience and an honor for me to administer the Oaths of Office to so many
dedicated individuals who selflessly serve the residents of their Fire
District. I was genuinely surprised and I am deeply honored to be recognized by
Ex-Chief Felton, the Chiefs and the entire department. I have known many of the
members for over 30 years and perhaps now, after I retire, I will continue to
stay involved by attending their monthly meetings,” commented Ms. Raia.
Left to Right: 2nd
Assistant Chief Brendan Fitts, 1st Assistant Chief Steve Fitts,
Chief of the Department Justin Armbruster, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia,
and Ex-Chief James Felton.
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