Rename Street for Fallen Firefighter

Senate Resolution No. 2870 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Firefighter Roger Espinal posthumously upon the occasion of the renaming of a street in the City of Glen Cove, New York, in recognition of his heroic and remarkable life WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter Roger Espinal posthumously upon the occasion of the renaming of a street in the City of Glen Cove, New York, in recognition of his heroic and remarkable life; and WHEREAS, The street sign dedication in Roger's name will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020, on Stewart Drive in Glen Cove, where he and his young family made their home; and WHEREAS, Roger Espinal of Glen Cove, New York, died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 14, 2019, at the age of 42; and WHEREAS, In 2000, Roger Espinal began his illustrious career with the New York Fire Department (FDNY) as a paramedic and became a firefighter at Engine 330 in Brooklyn; several years later he transferred to Engine Company 320 in Queens; and WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Roger Espinal 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 cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; and WHEREAS, Roger Espinal is survived by his loving wife, Miriam, and their beloved four-year-old son, Noah; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Firefighter Roger Espinal posthumously upon the occasion of the renaming of a street in the City of Glen Cove, New York, in recognition of his heroic and remarkable life; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Firefighter Roger Espinal.