Honor Firefighter Michael Fener

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.