Bill Text: NY J00379 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - ADOPTED [J00379 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J00379-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 379 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company 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 ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner at the Royalton on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Roslyn Heights, New York; and WHEREAS, Timothy P. Farrell has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, A member of the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company since April 8, 2013, ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell diligently climbed the ranks throughout his years serving to eventually be named Chief in 2022; he previously held roles of Lieutenant of Rescue in 2014, Captain of Rescue in 2015, Captain in 2016-2017, Second Assistant Chief in 2019, and First Assistant Chief in 2020-2021; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his fellow volunteer members who risk their lives for the greater good of the community and 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; Timothy P. Farrell is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell.