Senate Resolution No. 1225

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Charles Quinn upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Meritorious Service
Medal by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2 on
March 31, 2017

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 Charles
Quinn upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Meritorious Service Medal by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No. 2,
to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, March 31, 2017;
and

WHEREAS, Charles Quinn is receiving this prestigious award for his
outstanding and distinguished service to the Department during
operational activities; his great initiative and superior skills truly
enhance the experience and better the entire Department; 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;
Charles Quinn is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Charles Quinn upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Meritorious Service Medal by the Storm King Fire Engine Company No.
2; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Charles Quinn.