Senate Resolution No. 280

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING volunteer Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port
Washington 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 volunteer
Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Protection
Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington Fire Department, to be
celebrated at its 131st Annual Installation/Inspection Dinner on
Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port
Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ryan has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A member of Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port
Washington Fire Department since February 1, 1973, Thomas J. Ryan has
served on various new truck committees and as company engineer many
times throughout his tenure; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his fire
company, Thomas J. Ryan is currently on the 8th Battalion Bowling League
and serves as Delegate to the Southern New York Fireman's Association;
and

WHEREAS, Through his years of service, Thomas J. Ryan has proudly
worked alongside his sons, Justin and Corey; brothers, ex-Chief Raymond
and Bobby; and his late father, Robert, who have all shown him love and
support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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;
Thomas J. Ryan is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 volunteer Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to Protection Fire Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington Fire
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to volunteer Firefighter Thomas J. Ryan.