LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Department President Konata Ragan upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years
of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Department President
Konata Ragan upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire
Department, to be celebrated at its 104th Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, May 7, 2016; 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, Konata Ragan joined Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department
Company No. 3 on January 10, 1991; throughout his illustrious tenure he
has served in several capacities including 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieuten-
ant, Captain, Department Secretary, Department Sergeant-at-Arms, Depart-
ment Vice President, and Department President, the esteemed position he
continues to hold today; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of
others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and
perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; 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; Konata
Ragan is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Department President Konata Ragan upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to
the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Department President Konata Ragan.