Honor Firefighter Mike Smith

Senate Resolution No. 5065 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Mike Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Probie of the Year Award by the Yaphank 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 Firefighter Mike Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Probie of the Year Award, also known as the Jake Hoeffner Award, by the Yaphank Fire Department, to be celebrated at its 92nd Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Giorgio's, Baiting Hollow, New York; and WHEREAS, Mike Smith became a member of the Yaphank Fire Department on August 1, 2016, and has quickly learned the responsibility of a probationary firefighter; he is always willing to learn and improve himself, as well as to help around the firehouse and at emergency calls; 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; Mike Smith is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Firefighter Mike Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Probie of the Year Award by the Yaphank Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Mike Smith.