Senate Resolution No. 1811

BY: Senator STEC

HONORING Firefighter Gerald Robert upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 35 years of dedicated service to the Rouses
Point 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
Gerald Robert upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Rouses Point Fire
Department, to be celebrated at the Rouses Point Fire Department Annual
Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the American Legion Post 912
in Rouses Point, New York; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Robert has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his service at the Rouses Point Fire Department,
Gerald Robert has held numerous leadership roles, and he is currently
serving as president, a position he has held for numerous years; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his official titles, Gerald Robert has also
served as chairperson of several committees, lending his professionalism
and expertise to further the mission of the Rouses Point Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Robert is known by his fellow firefighters to be
dedicated and selfless, and he is always willing to lend a hand to
anyone in his community; 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;
Gerald Robert is such a firefighter; throughout 35 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 Gerald Robert upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Rouses
Point Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Gerald Robert.