Bill Text: NY J00280 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington Fire Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - ADOPTED [J00280 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00280-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 280

BY: Senator MARTINS

        HONORING  Firefighter  Thomas  J.  Ryan  upon  the
        occasion of his designation for special  recognition
        after  50  years  of dedicated service to Protection
        Fire Engine Company  No.  1,  Port  Washington  Fire
        Department

  WHEREAS,  Citizens  across  our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters  who  exhibit  courage  and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

  WHEREAS,   Volunteer  firefighters  exemplify  the  power  of  human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit  through  actions  of
the   most   heroic  magnitude;  their  sacrifices  and  their  selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of  this  great
country; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter
Thomas J.  Ryan  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  for  special
recognition  after  50  years  of  dedicated  service to Protection Fire
Engine Company No.  1, Port Washington Fire Department, to be celebrated
at its 131st Annual Installation/Inspection Dinner  on  Saturday,  March
25,  2023,  at  the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ryan has consistently  demonstrated  a  level  of
commitment,   dedication,  integrity  and  professionalism  which  truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

  WHEREAS, A member of Protection Fire  Engine  Company  No.  1,  Port
Washington  Fire  Department  since February 1, 1973, Thomas J. Ryan has
served on various new truck committees  and  as  company  engineer  many
times throughout his tenure; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering commitment to his fire
company, Thomas J. Ryan is currently on the 8th Battalion Bowling League
and serves as Delegate to the Southern New York  Fireman's  Association;
and

  WHEREAS,  Through  his  years of service, Thomas J. Ryan has proudly
worked alongside his sons, Justin and Corey; brothers, ex-Chief  Raymond
and  Bobby; and his late father, Robert, who have all shown him love and
support and rejoice in his many achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first  to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident,  natural  disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
Thomas  J.  Ryan  is  such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted

service, this volunteer 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
honor Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan upon the occasion  of  his  designation
for   special  recognition  after  50  years  of  dedicated  service  to
Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington  Fire  Department;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan.