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J1038Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Fire Department Leader

Official title

“Honoring Ex-Chief William Delgado upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department”

Sponsor Jack M. MartinsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Ex-Chief William Delgado for 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of long-term commitment and leadership. in volunteer emergency services, showing how individuals like Ex-Chief Delgado provide stability and institutional knowledge to their communities.

  2. Draws attention to the wide range of emergencies firefighters respond to. , emphasizing that their service goes beyond fighting fires to include medical crises, natural disasters, and hazardous materials situations—demonstrating the broad impact of their work.

  3. Underscores the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. , such as time away from family and friends, reinforcing the idea that community safety often depends on the dedication of local heroes.

  4. Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale booster. , not just for the honoree, but for all members of the fire service, potentially encouraging continued service and inspiring others to volunteer.

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Honor Fire Department Leader

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jack M. Martins

Senator · Senate District 7

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1038 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Ex-Chief William Delgado upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1038 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Ex-Chief William Delgado upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, 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 William Delgado upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department to be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the 100th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at the Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York; and WHEREAS, William Delgado has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the fire service; and WHEREAS, With great distinction and enthusiasm, William Delgado served the fire company as Chief of the Department in 2001, then again from 2006-2007; he currently serves as president of the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected heroes 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; William Delgado is such a firefighter; throughout 35 years of devoted service, this firefighter 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 William Delgado upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ex-Chief William Delgado.

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