Senate Resolution No. 773

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Chief Domingos Magalhaes upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 22 years of dedicated service to the Mineola
Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every
day in the course of their duties; 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 justly proud to honor Chief
Domingos Magalhaes upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 22 years of dedicated service to the Mineola Fire
Department to be celebrated Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Department's
Awards and Installation Dinner; and

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

WHEREAS, Faithfully serving the Mineola, New York community,
Domingos Magalhaes began his career as a firefighter in 2003 and
steadily rose through the ranks to lieutenant, then captain before being
elected to the esteemed office of chief; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Chief Domingos Magalhaes has
demonstrated unwavering dedication by guiding his team with integrity,
fostering strong community relations, and ensuring the highest standards
of fire safety and emergency response; his leadership has left a lasting
impact on the department and the people of Mineola, NY; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected heroes 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;
Domingos Magalhaes is such a firefighter; throughout 22 years of devoted
service, this 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 Chief Domingos Magalhaes upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 22 years of dedicated service to the Mineola
Fire Department; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief Domingos Magalhaes.