Senate Resolution No. 2123

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Honorary Chief Roger Sakowich upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and

WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Honorary
Chief Roger Sakowich upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park
Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on
Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Roger Sakowich was appointed to membership to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department on September 5, 1972; he has also been an active
member of Protection Engine Company No. 2, serving as Captain as well as
1st and 2nd Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; 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 Roger Sakowich is one such firefighter; throughout 50
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 Roger Sakowich upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the New Hyde Park Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Honorary Chief Roger Sakowich.