Senate Resolution No. 456

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Firefighter Peter Coppola upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016
Fire Chief's Award by the Grand Island Fire Company

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 Firefighter
Peter Coppola upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2016 Fire Chief's Award by the Grand Island Fire Company; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters perform selfless tasks quietly and often
without the recognition they deserve, risking their lives daily to
protect the lives and property of the residents of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Peter Coppola was presented the 2016 Fire Chief Award for
his exceptional service as a Safety Officer and his dependability as a
day squad responder; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors
managing the building and grounds of the Grand Island Fire Company; 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;
Peter Coppola is such a firefighter; throughout his years of service, he
has 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 Firefighter Peter Coppola upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2016 Fire Chief's Award by the Grand Island Fire
Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peter Coppola.