Bill Text: NY K00840 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 840 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring ex-Chief Kenneth B. Fairben upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-10 - adopted [K00840 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00840-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 840

BY: M. of A. Ra

        HONORING  ex-Chief  Kenneth  B.  Fairben  upon the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  50  years   of
        distinguished service to the Reliance Engine Company
        of the Floral Park Fire Department

  WHEREAS,  Citizens  across  our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble 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 honor ex-Chief
Kenneth B. Fairben upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of
distinguished service to the Reliance Engine Company of the Floral  Park
Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  Kenneth  B.  Fairben joined the Reliance Engine Company in
July of 1970, beginning his illustrious career as a firefighter; and

  WHEREAS, This respected firefighter rose through the  ranks  of  the
Department  to  serve  as  2nd Lieutenant and 1st Lieutenant, as well as
Captain in both 1977 and 1993; and

  WHEREAS, Additionally, ex-Chief Kenneth B.  Fairben  served  as  4th
Assistant Chief, 3rd Assistant Chief, 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant
Chief, and Chief of the Department from 1984 - 1985; and

  WHEREAS, This accomplished man held numerous other roles at Reliance
Engine  Company  and  throughout  the  Department,  serving as Battalion
Delegate, Nassau County  Fire  Commission,  Department  Secretary,  Fire
Inspector, EMT, MPO, and on numerous committees; and

  WHEREAS,  Ex-Chief  Kenneth B. Fairben's knowledge and service spans
beyond  the   Fire   Department;   his   expertise   includes   Advanced
Firefighting,  Private Dwelling and Taxpayer Fires, Hazardous Materials,
Liquid Propane, Flammable Liquids, Department and  Battalion  Operations
and Emergency Response, just to name a few; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his career, which spanned five decades, ex-Chief
Kenneth  B. Fairben 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, This Legislative Body cannot express  sufficient  gratitude
to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and

  WHEREAS,  In  his  official  acts,  ex-Chief  Kenneth B. Fairben was
governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed  a  unique  grasp  of

human  problems;  during  his tenure with the Reliance Engine Company of
the Floral Park Fire Department, he truly earned the admiration,  esteem
and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor ex-Chief Kenneth B. Fairben upon the occasion  of  his  retirement
after  50  years of distinguished service to the Reliance Engine Company
of  the  Floral  Park  Fire  Department,  recognizing  the  significant,
positive  impact  he  has  had  on  the  community and the safety of its
residents; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to ex-Chief Kenneth B. Fairben.