Senate Resolution No. 384

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING outgoing Chief Donald T. McMahon III
upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to
the Albertson Fire Company

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and

WHEREAS, 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 proud to commend outgoing Chief
Donald T. McMahon III upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 18 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire
Company; he will be recognized at the Company's Annual Dinner on
Saturday, April 5, 2025, at The Royalton in Roslyn Heights, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Donald T. McMahon joined the Albertson Fire Company June 1,
2007; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, he has held the following positions
with diligence and grace: Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain,
Second Assistant Chief, First Assistant Chief, and Chief; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the
critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities
of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure of service, Chief Donald T. McMahon
has continually demonstrated a high knowledge and understanding of
leadership, training, and educational roles with the department and his
crews; 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;
Chief Donald T. McMahon is one such firefighter; throughout 18 years of
devoted service, this firefighter 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
commend outgoing Chief Donald T. McMahon III upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 18 years of dedicated service
to the Albertson Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief Donald T. McMahon III.