Senate Resolution No. 784

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Firefighter Joseph Raio upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 40
years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre
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 Firefighter
Joseph Raio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire
Department to be celebrated at the Installation Dinner to be held at the
Inn in New Hyde Park, New York, on Saturday, April 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Raio joined the Floral Park Centre Fire Department
four decades ago; in addition, he has been an active member of the
department and served on the Executive Board of commissioners for the
past 15 years; 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;
Joseph Raio is one such firefighter; throughout 40 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 Firefighter Joseph Raio upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Floral
Park Centre Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Joseph Raio.