Senate Resolution No. 2475

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING ex-Chief William J. Basdavanos upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Glen Cove
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
William J. Basdavanos upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Glen Cove
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Department
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Fire
Headquarters, Glen Cove, New York; and

WHEREAS, Ex-Chief William J. Basdavanos has consistently
demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and
professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer
service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure, William J. Basdavanos
served as Captain of Engine & Hose Company No. 4, as well as President
of the 5th Battalion Chiefs Association; furthermore, he served as Chief
of Department from 1992 to 1993; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters such as William J. Basdavanos 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;
William J. Basdavanos 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
honor ex-Chief William J. Basdavanos upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief William J. Basdavanos.