Senate Resolution No. 798

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING ex-Chairman Michael Tedeschi upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of dedicated service to the 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 ex-Chairman
Michael Tedeschi upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Port Washington
Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Bi-Annual Installation and
Inspection Dinner on Saturday, June 10, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tedeschi 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 Port Washington Fire Department since 1997,
Michael Tedeschi has served in several capacities, including as a Port
Washington Fire Department Board of Directors, Board Secretary, Board
Treasurer, Board Vice Chair, and Chairman of the Board; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a member of the Engineering staff from
1999 to 2002 and 2005 to 2006, as well as Advisor to Juniors from 2000
to 2014; 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;
Michael Tedeschi 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-Chairman Michael Tedeschi upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the
Port Washington Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chairman Michael Tedeschi.