Senate Resolution No. 1881

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Timothy P. Joyce upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to Williston Park 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 selfless dedication
merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Timothy P.
Joyce, upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to Williston Park Fire Department,
to be recognized at its Annual Inspection and Inspection Dinner at the
Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York, on Saturday, April 25, 2026;
and

WHEREAS, Honorary Chief Timothy P. Joyce has been in the fire
service, as a member of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of the Williston
Park Fire Department, for 50 years; he has served the Department as 2nd
Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, 1st Assistant Chief, and Warden;
and

WHEREAS, Entering firefighting service with the Williston Park Fire
Department on August 1, 1975, Timothy P. Joyce exhibited professionalism
and is in good standing with the Department; and

WHEREAS, Timothy P. Joyce has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; he has been a role
model to members throughout his entire career since joining Williston
Park Fire Department; 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;
Timothy P. Joyce 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 Timothy P. Joyce upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Williston Park Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Timothy P. Joyce.