Senate Resolution No. 2478

BY: Senator MARTINS

CONGRATULATING Honorary Chief Colin Kaletsky upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department's Engine
Company No. 1, on May 16, 2024

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, 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 congratulate
Honorary Chief Colin Kaletsky upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Mineola
Volunteer Fire Department's Engine Company No. 1, to be recognized at a
50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Stewart Manor
Country Club in Stewart Manor, New York; and

WHEREAS, Colin Kaletsky joined Engine Company No. 1 of the Mineola
Volunteer Fire Department in March of 1974, going on to serve in various
capacities within the department, including: Chairman of the Picture
Committee; Chairman of the Grave Marking Committee; Secretary, Financial
Secretary, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain of the same
Company; 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 deserve just commendation by all citizens of
this State and Nation for whom they serve to protect; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his beloved wife, Rhonda, and
cherished son, Andrew, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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;
Honorary Captain Colin Kaletsky is one such firefighter; throughout
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
congratulate Honorary Chief Colin Kaletsky upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department's Engine Company No. 1, on May
16, 2024; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Honorary Chief Colin Kaletsky.