LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Robert Murphy upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2014 Firefighter of the
Year Award by the Sea Cliff Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
fields of fire protection and prevention and public safety; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Robert
Murphy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2014
Firefighter of the Year Award by the Sea Cliff Fire Department, to be
celebrated at its 131st Installation of Officers on Friday, May 8, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, On October 10, 2014, the Sea Cliff Fire Department was noti-
fied of a male who had fallen off his bicycle; while responding to the
firehouse, two members stopped at the scene to render assistance; upon
arrival, the two members found a male lying in the street, not breath-
ing, with no pulse; and
WHEREAS, At this time, the two members began CPR until the 2nd Assist-
ant Chief arrived, taking over the CPR duties; Firefighter Robert Murphy
and an EMT immediately applied a defibrillator and ensured an open
airway to administer oxygen and perform ventilations; and
WHEREAS, Although the situation could have been a dire one, today, the
man is alive and well and Firefighter Robert Murphy's quick and astute
actions are credited with saving a life; this brave man is truly an
asset to the residents of the Village of Sea Cliff; and
WHEREAS, Through his courageous and heroic actions, Firefighter Robert
Murphy demonstrated the traditions of honor, dedication, knowledge and
compassion, exemplifying Sea Cliff's motto of conscientious, caring
service; he showed the fire service tradition of selflessness by risking
his own life to save the life of another; his ability to react, presence
of mind, and ability to maintain his composure under deteriorating
conditions makes him an example of a dedicated hero; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Robert
Murphy is such a firefighter; throughout many 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
commend Firefighter Robert Murphy upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award by the Sea Cliff
Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Robert Murphy.