Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce choses three outstanding citzens

Fire Chief Michael Hynes, at right in uniform, was praised by Chamber president Bill Gaylor.

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Award recipient Alan Beach introduced fellow honoree Nicholas Vuotto.

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Nicholas Vuotto made his acceptance speech at the gala.

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Lynbrook Chamber recognizes three upstanding citizens

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The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce honored three of the community’s finest citizens at its annual awards dinner held on January 19 at the Maris Stella Knights of Columbus Council in Lynbrook.

Deputy Mayor Alan Beach, Fire Chief Michael Hynes and resident Nicholas Vuotto were lauded for going above and beyond in their service to village.

“Tonight we honor three very special gentlemen who have distinguished themselves in helping to make Lynbrook a wonderful village in which to work, live and play,” said President of Chamber Bill Gaylor in a message to attendees. “Each man in his own way creates a wonderful atmosphere for all of us an I am so happy to be able to honor them this evening.”

Deputy Mayor Alan Beach was elected to the Village Board of Trustees in March 2007. Beach, who lives with his wife, Rina of 32 years, has been a resident of Lynbrook for the passed 28 years. His two sons, Alan J. and Gregory, are both graduates of Lynbrook High School and the University of Albany, and serve the city as members of the FDNY, following in their father’s footsteps. After 26 years of service and achieving the rank of Lieutenant, Beach retired from the FDNY. He is a State of New York Certified instructor in Fire Service, Principles of Fire Investigation and Prevention and Control.

Since his election to the Board, Beach accomplished numerous public services including brining the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Lynbrook, spearheading the addition of the Korean Monument at the Dough Boy Monument, and also working with both the mayor and the Department of Public Works Superintendant to help improve the conditions of areas of Lynbrook, particularly Atlantic Avenue.

Beach has also been an instrumental part of the foundation and development of several Lynbrook organizations including the Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation, the Lynbrook Roller Hockey League, where he was a president and coach, the Our Lady of Peace Parish Council, and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Perhaps his most memorable addition to the Village was the project that brought steel from the World Trade Center to the Memorial Garden located at Village Hall on Sept. 11, 2011.