Senate Resolution No. 1036

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Firefighter Brian Banks upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 30
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 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 honor Firefighter
Brian Banks upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire
Department to be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the 100th Annual
Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at the Westbury Manor in Westbury,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Brian Banks has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the fire service; and

WHEREAS, With great distinction and enthusiasm, Brian Banks served
the fire company as lieutenant and as the treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected heroes 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 Banks is such a firefighter; throughout 30 years of devoted
service, this firefighter 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 Brian Banks upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 30 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 Brian Banks.