Honor Rookie Firefighter Mogavero

Senate Resolution No. 3463 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Antonio Mogavero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award by the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Antonio Mogavero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award by the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company, Hamburg, New York; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Antonio Mogavero is such a firefighter; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those young people of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Antonio Mogavero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award by the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Antonio Mogavero.