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J4680Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Chief Michael Gannon

Official title

“Honoring outgoing Chief Michael Gannon for special recognition after 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors outgoing Chief Michael Gannon for 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the multifaceted role of volunteer firefighters. , emphasizing not just fire response, but also their involvement in emergencies like natural disasters, hazardous material spills, and public health crises—demonstrating the wide-ranging community impact of their service.

  2. Underscores the personal sacrifices made by volunteers like Chief Gannon. , who devoted 19 years, including leadership during major events such as Hurricane Sandy, often at the expense of personal time with family and friends.

  3. Draws attention to the dual commitment of public servants. , as seen in Chief Gannon’s service both as a fire department leader and as a detective in the NYPD, reflecting the interconnectedness of emergency services and the value of experienced cross-trained first responders.

  4. Serves as a public acknowledgment of the enduring importance of volunteer fire departments. , reinforcing their critical, often underappreciated, role in community resilience and safety, and the necessity of recognizing and retaining such dedicated individuals.

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Honor Chief Michael Gannon

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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

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 4680 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief Michael Gannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4680 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief Michael Gannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands 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 outgoing Chief Michael Gannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Engineers Country Club, Roslyn Harbor, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael Gannon served as Chief of Roslyn Highlands Fire Department from 2016 to 2017; and WHEREAS, A 19-year member of the organization, Michael Gannon joined the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department when he was still a high school student; he has been an officer for more than 10 years, serving in the offices of EMS Lieutenant as well as Fire Lieutenant, Captain and Chief; and WHEREAS, Michael Gannon has served as Officer in Charge at numerous structure fires and other emergencies, including during Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, In addition to his esteemed role with the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, Michael Gannon is a 2nd Grade Detective with the NYPD assigned to ESU Truck 7 in Brooklyn; 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, 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; Michael Gannon is such a firefighter; throughout 19 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 outgoing Chief Michael Gannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 19 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing Chief Michael Gannon.

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