Senate Resolution No. 379

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of dedicated service to the
Albertson Volunteer Fire Company

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 ex-Chief
Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Albertson
Volunteer Fire Company to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner at the
Royalton on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Roslyn Heights, New York; and

WHEREAS, Timothy P. Farrell has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Albertson Volunteer Fire Company since
April 8, 2013, ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell diligently climbed the ranks
throughout his years serving to eventually be named Chief in 2022; he
previously held roles of Lieutenant of Rescue in 2014, Captain of Rescue
in 2015, Captain in 2016-2017, Second Assistant Chief in 2019, and First
Assistant Chief in 2020-2021; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his fellow volunteer members
who risk their lives for the greater good of the community and 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;
Timothy P. Farrell is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell upon the occasion of his designation

for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the
Albertson Volunteer Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief Timothy P. Farrell.