[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E704-E705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN MEMORY OF CHIEF ROBERT KNIGHT OF THE SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2014

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise on behalf of the Long 
Island delegation to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, 
friends and loved ones of Robert ``Bobby'' Knight, former Chief of the 
Sayville Fire Department of Suffolk County, New York. Congressmen 
Bishop, Israel, McCarthy and I had the sincere pleasure Of working with 
Chief Knight on important fire services issues that directly impacted 
the safety and wellbeing of our constituents. His tireless service to 
the firefighter community has been invaluable, and his counsel was 
always sought by lawmakers. He honorably served with the Sayville 
Department for 35 years. He was also a former member of the East 
Hampton Fire Department, 1975-1979, and the North Patchogue Fire 
Department, 1968-1969.
  Bobby was loved by everyone who knew him. His selfless commitment to 
the safety and security of our state was evident in his work as the 
Legislative Committee Chairman for the Firemen's Association of the 
State of New York. He passed in the Line of Duty doing what he loved--
advocating for the needs of our first responders. I know myself and 
many of my delegation colleagues met with him just hours before his 
unexpected passing. He didn't feel well, but he was more concerned with 
carrying the message of the Long Island firefighters than he was for 
his own well being. We have lost a true advocate and friend.

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