Senate Resolution No. 860

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING President James Roman upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 9
years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook &
Ladder Company No. 1

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 President
James Roman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 9 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company
No. 1 to be celebrated at its 139th Annual Installation Dinner Dance on
Friday, May 9, 2025, at The Royalton at Roslyn Country Club in Roslyn
Heights, New York; 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, James Roman has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, James Roman was elected to membership in January of 2016,
and he has since dedicated nearly a decade of service to the Atlantic
Hook & Ladder Company No. 1; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his 9 years of service, James Roman quickly
earned the respect and admiration of his fellow members, and he has
contributed to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 in various
leadership positions, including as Company Secretary; and

WHEREAS, In January of 2025, James Roman was elected to serve as
President of the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, further affirming
the trust and reputation that he had built amongst his fellow
firefighters; and

WHEREAS, The dedication, leadership, and commitment to service that
James Roman has demonstrated will undoubtedly continue to shine
throughout his term as President; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his service at the Atlantic Hook & Ladder
Company No. 1, James Roman is also an active member of the Port

Washington Knights of Columbus, further highlighting his devotion to the
greater Port Washington community; 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 Roman is such a firefighter; throughout 9 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 President James Roman upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 9 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic
Hook & Ladder Company No. 1; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to President James Roman.