Senate Resolution No. 1822

BY: Senator ZELLNER

HONORING Paul Infanti upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire
Company

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 Paul Infanti
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire Company to be
celebrated on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Wurlitzer Events Center
in North Tonawanda, New York; and

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

WHEREAS, A Sweet Home High graduate, Paul Infanti joined North
Bailey Fire Company at age 18, following several of his friends into the
fire service; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated member, Paul Infanti has held the titles of
Captain, Director, and Head Mechanic at different times of his
firefighting career, as well as serving on truck committees, being a
member of the bowling and drill teams, and in 1986, he was one of the
founding chairmen of the highly successful Annual Sportsman's Raffle,
which continues to this day; and

WHEREAS, A now retired NYS corrections officer, Paul Infanti
continues to attend Fire and EMS calls, training drills, and
fundraisers; 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;
Paul Infanti is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Paul Infanti upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North Bailey Fire
Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Paul Infanti.