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J673Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Longtime Fire Chief

Official title

“Honoring Ex-Chief Dominick DeRobertis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomere Valley Fire Department”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Ex-Chief Dominick DeRobertis for 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long-term impact of volunteer leadership. Ex-Chief DeRobertis’s 45-year commitment—spanning active firefighting, departmental leadership, and decades on the board—demonstrates how sustained volunteerism can shape and stabilize local emergency services over generations.

  2. Underscores the community value of volunteer firefighters. This resolution draws attention to the often-overlooked contributions of volunteers who risk their lives and give up personal time to ensure community safety, reinforcing the social contract between citizens and first responders.

  3. Showcases the importance of institutional memory and mentorship. By honoring a leader with decades of service, the resolution implicitly recognizes how experienced members provide mentorship, continuity, and historical knowledge, which are critical for training new volunteers and maintaining departmental standards.

  4. Serves as a public morale booster and recruitment tool. Formal recognition not only celebrates individual achievement but also publicly elevates the status of volunteer service, which can encourage community pride and inspire others to join or support local fire departments.

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Honor Longtime Fire Chief

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 673 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Ex-Chief Dominick DeRobertis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 673 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Ex-Chief Dominick DeRobertis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomer Valley 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-Chief Dominick DeRobertis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, New York, on Saturday, February 18, 2017; and WHEREAS, Dominick DeRobertis joined the Cronomer Fire Department in

1972; throughout his 45 years of service, he held several positions within the Department including: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief; in 1980, he was elected to the title of Chief of the Department, a position he held for four… Show all

1972; throughout his 45 years of service, he held several positions within the Department including: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief; in 1980, he was elected to the title of Chief of the Department, a position he held for four years; and WHEREAS, After leaving office, Dominick DeRobertis went on to serve on the board of Fire Commissioners for 40 years; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Dominick DeRobertis has won many awards for his service, such as Firefighter of the Year in 1999, when he saved the life of a person by performing CPR; 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; Dominick DeRobertis is such a firefighter; throughout 45 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-Chief Dominick DeRobertis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Cronomer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ex-Chief Dominick DeRobertis.

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