Senate Resolution No. 577

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department
upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual
Installation of Officers

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Jericho
Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual
Installation of Officers on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Crescent
Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community
protection services in every locality of our State; since its inception,
the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire
Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and
have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department are
inspired by the noble mission to provide prompt, professional, fire and
emergency response to the hamlet of Jericho and the surrounding area;
and

WHEREAS, Residents and businesses of the Jericho Fire District live
with peace and comfort knowing that for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a
year, whenever the alarm sounds, these noble volunteers can be relied on
to leave their homes and heroically report to the aid of their
neighbors; and

WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire
Department are prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the
lives of others and to protect homes and property from the destruction
caused by fire; and

WHEREAS, As dedicated first responders and active members of their
community, both in and out of uniform, the firefighters of the Jericho
Volunteer Fire Department demonstrate what it truly means to be a
distinguished citizen; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should
give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the
betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic
good works performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly honor the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of
hosting its 91st Annual Installation of Officers; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department.