Senate Resolution No. 620

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Firefighter Vincent Delgatto upon the
occasion of being named Top Responder - EMS, and for
25 years of service with 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
Vincent Delgatto upon the occasion of being named Top Responder - EMS,
and for 25 years of service with the East Williston Fire Department, to
be celebrated at the department's 136th Annual Installation of Officers
on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East
Williston, New York; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Delgatto has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters perform selfless tasks quietly and often
without the recognition they deserve, risking their lives daily to
protect the lives and property of the residents of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Vincent Delgatto is receiving this auspicious award for his
steadfast and unremitting commitment to the East Williston Fire
Department, responding to the most EMS calls in 2024; 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;
Vincent Delgatto 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 Firefighter Vincent Delgatto upon the occasion of being named Top
Responder - EMS and for 25 years of service with the East Williston Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Vincent Delgatto.