Senate Resolution No. 1283

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart
Manor 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 commend Honorary
Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor
Fire Department to be celebrated at the Ninety-Second Installation and
Inspection Dinner at Stewart Manor Country Club, Stewart Manor, New
York, on Saturday, May 4, 2019; and

WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and
responsibilities, Honorary Chief Peter Williams ongoing efforts and
notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the
quality of life in his community; 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;
Honorary Chief Peter Williams is such a firefighter; throughout 35 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
commend Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service
to the Stewart Manor Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Honorary Chief Peter Williams.