Senate Resolution No. 380

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Lieutenant Mark Gualtieri upon the
occasion of his retirement after 27 years of
dedicated service with the Rome Fire Department

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 State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Lieutenant
Mark Gualtieri upon the occasion of his retirement after 27 years of
dedicated service with the Rome Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives
of others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear
and perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, Mark Gualtieri thoroughly enjoyed his job; this courageous
man was promoted to Lieutenant on February 10, 2009, the esteemed
position from which he officially retired on Saturday, January 28, 2023;
and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Joanne and his three
children, Dominick, Arielle and Elena, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Lieutenant Mark Gualtieri unwaveringly
serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; this
extraordinary man's leadership and willingness to step up throughout his
career has truly set an example to be emulated by all; 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;
Lieutenant Mark Gualtieri is such a firefighter; throughout 27 years of
devoted service, this firefighter has 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
congratulate Lieutenant Mark Gualtieri upon the occasion of his
retirement after more than 27 years of distinguished service to the Rome
Fire Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lieutenant Mark Gualtieri.