Senate Resolution No. 2319

BY: Senator O'MARA

HONORING Firefighter Arthur Sullivan upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Horseheads 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 Arthur
Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Horseheads Fire Department to
be celebrated on Wednesday, August 25, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Sullivan has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in volunteer service; 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, Located in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York, the
Horseheads Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical
services to approximately 6,400 residents of the Village of Horseheads
and has long stood as a cornerstone of public safety within the
community; and

WHEREAS, Since its organization in July of 1873, more than 1,136 men
and women have served the citizens of Horseheads and neighboring towns
and villages through the Horseheads Fire Department, establishing a
proud tradition of service, sacrifice, and dedication that continues to
this day; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Horseheads Fire Department work in close
cooperation with the Horseheads Police Department and other emergency
service agencies to protect life and property and to provide the highest
level of emergency response to the residents of the Village of
Horseheads; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, the Horseheads Fire
Department has remained steadfast in its mission to safeguard the
community, and its members take great pride in serving the residents of
this fine village; 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;
Arthur Sullivan is such a firefighter; and

WHEREAS, Throughout 50 years of devoted service, Arthur Sullivan has
heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; and

WHEREAS, Unlike many long-serving members who remain on the
department's membership rolls, Arthur Sullivan continues to actively
respond to emergency calls and fires, demonstrating an extraordinary
commitment to the residents of Horseheads and serving as an inspiring
example to current and future generations of volunteer firefighters;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Firefighter Arthur Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Horseheads Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Arthur Sullivan.