Senate Resolution No. 797

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING ex-Chief Brian S. Waterson upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of dedicated service to the Port
Washington 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
Brian S. Waterson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Port Washington
Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Bi-Annual Installation and
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, June 10, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Brian S. Waterson has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Port Washington Fire Department since 1996,
Brian S. Waterson has served in several capacities, including Assistant
Engineer, Engineer, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, 2nd
Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, and Chief of Department; he was
also a member of the Roadrunners Drill Team from 1996 to 2006; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Brian S. Waterson has
been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including the
AH&L Firefighter of the Year Award, NYS Assembly Outstanding Award, AH&L
Extraction Award and the Nassau County Silver Medal of Valor; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, a true hero, Brian S. Waterson valiantly
responded to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in 2001;
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;
Brian S. Waterson is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Brian S. Waterson upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the
Jericho Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief Brian S. Waterson.