Senate Resolution No. 1228

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING ex-Chief Steven Cohen upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after
many years of dedicated service to the Jericho
Volunteer Fire Department

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 ex-Chief
Steven Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jericho
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its 86th Annual
Installation of Officers on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Milleridge Inn
Cottage, Jericho, New York; and

WHEREAS, Steven Cohen has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department since
February of 2007, Steven Cohen quickly climbed the ranks of Engine
Company No. 3 to become Captain; he went on to serve as 2nd Assistant
Chief, 1st Assistant Chief and Chief; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Marissa, and his
two children, Lenny and Samantha, who have all shown him love and
support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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;
Steven Cohen 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 ex-Chief Steven Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jerico
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief Steven Cohen.