Senate Resolution No. 1165

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING ex-Captain Michael Fener upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department

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 ex-Captain
Michael Fener upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual
Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at The Inn at New Hyde
Park; and

WHEREAS, Michael Fener joined the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire
Department on January 7, 1992; throughout his 25 years of service, he
held several positions within the Department including: Department
Treasurer, Department Sergeant at Arms, Department Vice President,
Department President, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children, Hayley and
Rachel, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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;
Michael Fener 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 ex-Captain Michael Fener upon the occasion of his designation 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
transmitted to ex-Captain Michael Fener.