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J1169Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Fire Chief Pisani

Official title

“Honoring Chief Christopher Pisani for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Chief Christopher Pisani for 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of long-term volunteer service. By recognizing Chief Pisani’s 25-year commitment, the resolution underscores the importance of sustained volunteerism and its impact on community safety and resilience.

  2. Acknowledges leadership and mentorship. The resolution notes Chief Pisani’s progression through several leadership roles, signaling how dedicated individuals help train, guide, and inspire others within vital organizations like fire departments.

  3. Emphasizes family and community support. By mentioning Chief Pisani’s family, the resolution spotlights the often-overlooked sacrifices and support systems behind first responders, illustrating that such service is a collective effort involving loved ones.

  4. Raises public awareness of firefighter contributions. The detailed recognition of the variety of emergencies firefighters address—from fires to disasters and medical crises—serves to educate and remind the public about the breadth and importance of their roles.

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Honor Fire Chief Pisani

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1169 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Chief Christopher Pisani 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… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1169 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Chief Christopher Pisani 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 Chief Christopher Pisani 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, Christopher Pisani joined the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on February 10, 1992; throughout his 25 years of service, he held several positions within the Department including: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and Chief; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Antonia, and their two children, Vincenzo and Anthony, all 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; Christopher Pisani 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 Chief Christopher Pisani 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 Chief Christopher Pisani.

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