Senate Resolution No. 1900

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Ex-Chief Robert McEvoy upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to Oyster Bay Fire
Company No. 1

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 Ex-Chief
Robert McEvoy, upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Oyster Bay Fire
Company No. 1, to be recognized at its Installation Dinner at the Fox
Hollow Inn in Woodbury, New York, on Friday, May 8, 2026; and

WHEREAS, For his exemplary service to Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1,
his fellow firefighters, and his community, Robert McEvoy will also
receive the Firefighter of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, Robert McEvoy 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 Oyster Bay
Fire Company No. 1; 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;
Robert McEvoy 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 Robert McEvoy upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Oyster Bay
Fire Company No. 1; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ex-Chief Robert McEvoy.