Senate Resolution No. 5900

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Lieutenant Andrew Smith upon the
occasion of his retirement after 27 years of
distinguished service to the Rome Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Lieutenant Andrew Smith upon the occasion of his retirement after 27
years of distinguished service to the Rome Fire Department, to be
celebrated at a party on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Toccolona Club,
Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Smith joined the Rome Fire Department on August 19,
1990; he was promoted to Lieutenant on July 15, 2000; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected firemen 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, This Legislative Body is pleased to join with the Rome Fire
Department in expressing its sincere appreciation for Andrew Smith for
his many years of exemplary service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lieutenant Andrew Smith upon the occasion of his retirement after
27 years of distinguished service to the Rome Fire Department; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lieutenant Andrew Smith.