Senate Resolution No. 282

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING outgoing Chief Robert Gallagher upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after more than 15 years of dedicated
service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on
February 25, 2023

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 commend outgoing
Chief Robert Gallagher upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after more than 15 years of dedicated service to the New
Hyde Park Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection
Dinner on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Russo's On The Bay, Howard
Beach, New York; and

WHEREAS, Robert Gallagher joined the New Hyde Park Fire Department
on August 21, 2007; throughout his more than 15 years of service, he
held several positions within the Department including: Deputy Chief and
Chief from 2018-2022; he is also an active member of the Estates Engine
Company No. 3 where he has served as Captain, 1st Lieutenant and 2nd
Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; they 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;
outgoing Chief Robert Gallagher is such a firefighter; throughout more
than 15 years of devoted service, he 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
commend outgoing Chief Robert Gallagher upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after more than 15 years of
dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on February 25,
2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to outgoing Chief Robert Gallagher.