Senate Resolution No. 284

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING Honorary Chief Francis Valerio upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department on February 25, 2023

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; and

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 commend outgoing
Honorary Chief Francis Valerio 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, February 25, 2023, at Russo's On The Bay, Howard Beach, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Francis Valerio joined the New Hyde Park Fire Department on
November 27, 1973; throughout his 50 years of service, he held several
positions within the Department including: Captain, 1st Lieutenant and
2nd Lieutenant of Enterprise Engine Co. No. 2; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; they 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 Francis Valerio is such a firefighter; throughout 50
years of devoted service, he 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 Francis Valerio upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on February 25, 2023; and be it
further

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