Senate Resolution No. 1221

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Andrew Cucci upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Probationary
Firefighter of the Year 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 Andrew Cucci
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Probationary
Firefighter of the Year 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, The Probationary Firefighter of the Year Award is bestowed
upon any member under the age of 18, who has shown great initiative
during calls, drills, and truck duties, and has accomplished numerous
goals, in conjunction with a full-time job or school requirements;
Andrew Cucci is truly deserving of this Award; 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;
Andrew Cucci 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 Andrew Cucci upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Probationary Firefighter of the Year 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 Andrew Cucci.