Senate Resolution No. 1220

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING James Pacenza upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the President's Award by
the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 on March
31, 2017

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 James
Pacenza upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
President's Award by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2, to be
celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, March 31, 2017; and

WHEREAS, James Pacenza is receiving this prestigious award for his
outstanding service and enthusiastic support to both the officers and
Board of Trustees of the Department; 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;
James Pacenza 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 James Pacenza upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter James Pacenza.