Bill Text: NY J02976 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Lieutenant Joe Morgia upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to the Utica Fire Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-10 - ADOPTED [J02976 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02976-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2976

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Lieutenant  Joe  Morgia  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  30  years   of
        dedicated service to the Utica Fire Department

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

  WHEREAS,  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  congratulate
Lieutenant Joe Morgia upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years
of  dedicated  service to the Utica Fire Department; his last day on the
job was Monday, February 24, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Joe Morgia  has  continually
demonstrated   extreme   competence,   extraordinary  intelligence,  and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both  his  country  and
his community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  proud veteran of the United States Army, Lieutenant Joe
Morgia has spent decades helping others in a variety  of  public  safety
roles including dispatcher, firefighter, and paramedic; and

  WHEREAS, Known around the department as an exceptional worker and an
asset  to  the force, Lieutenant Joe Morgia was instrumental in bringing
ambulance services to Utica, he was admired for  his  great  skills  and
demonstrated compassion for all those he treated; and

  WHEREAS,  Having  seen his fair share of tragedy in the aftermath of
the terrorist attacks in New York City on 9/11, as well as some terrible
local fires and injuries, Lieutenant Joe Morgia never lost his enjoyment
of being a firefighter and helping people; and

  WHEREAS, During his distinguished career, Lieutenant Joe Morgia  has
always  remained positive, and focuses on the many moments of joy in his
career, such as safely delivering seven babies; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  career,  which  spanned  three   decades,
Lieutenant  Joe  Morgia put his life on the line in an effort to protect
the safety of others, always working diligently to protect his community
and its residents from fire and other dangers; and

  WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected people  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;
Joe  Morgia  is  one  such  firefighter;  throughout 30 years of devoted
service,  this  man  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
congratulate Lieutenant Joe Morgia upon the occasion of  his  retirement
after 30 years of dedicated service to the Utica Fire Department; and be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lieutenant Joe Morgia.