Assembly Resolution No. 887

BY: M. of A. Conrad

HONORING Firefighter Carl Palistrant Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Sheridan
Park Volunteer Fire Company

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
Carl Palistrant Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Sheridan Park
Volunteer Fire Company, recognized on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the
company's annual installation ceremony; and

WHEREAS, Carl Palistrant Jr. 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;
Carl Palistrant Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 Carl Palistrant Jr. upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service
to the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Carl Palistrant Jr.