Senate Resolution No. 1069

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Franklin
Square and Munson 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 commend Ex-Chief
Timothy O'Connor upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Franklin Square
and Munson Fire Department, Franklin Square, New York, to be celebrated
on Saturday, June 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor began his illustrious career in
February of 1969; throughout his 50 years, he held numerous positions
within the department, including: Lieutenant, Captain of Engine Company
No. 2, and First and Second Assistant Chief of the Department; and

WHEREAS, In addition to these capacities, Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor
has served as one of the Department's first Advanced Medical
Technicians, an active member of the Square Shooters Drill team, and a
member of numerous committees within the 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;
Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department, Franklin Square, New York;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ex-Chief Timothy O'Connor.