Senate Resolution No. 2472

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING Fire Commissioner Thomas Underhill upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the Glen Cove Volunteer 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 Fire
Commissioner Thomas Underhill upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Glen Cove
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Department
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Fire
Headquarters, Glen Cove, New York; and

WHEREAS, Fire Commissioner Thomas Underhill has consistently
demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and
professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer
service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure, Thomas Underhill served
as Captain of Chemical Engine Company No.1, and President of the North
Shore Fire Council; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is presently serving as Director of
Southern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association as well as Fire
Commissioner; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Thomas Underhill 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;
Thomas Underhill is one such 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
honor Fire Commissioner Thomas Underhill upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Fire Commissioner Thomas Underhill.