Senate Resolution No. 603

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Firefighter James Igoe upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 20
years of dedicated service to the East Williston
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 Firefighter
James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire
Department to be celebrated at the 136th Annual Installation of Officers
at the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York on Saturday,
May 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, James Igoe has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the 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, 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;
James Igoe is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 Firefighter James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East
Williston Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter James Igoe.