Senate Resolution No. 611

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING outgoing Chief Nicholas R. DiPasquale
upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 16 years of distinguished service
to the East Williston 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 outgoing
Chief Nicholas R. DiPasquale upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 16 years of distinguished service to the East
Williston Fire Department, to be celebrated at its 136th Annual
Installation of Officers on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Wheatley
Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas R. DiPasquale has consistently demonstrated a
level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which
truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters perform selfless tasks quietly and often
without the recognition they deserve, risking their lives daily to
protect the lives and property of the residents of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas R. DiPasquale is receiving this auspicious award
for demonstrating exceptional dedication, courage, and commitment to his
profession, going above and beyond the call of duty in service to his
community; 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;
Nicholas R. DiPasquale is such a firefighter; throughout 16 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 outgoing Chief Nicholas R. DiPasquale upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 16 years of distinguished
service to the East Williston Fire Department; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to outgoing Chief Nicholas R. DiPasquale.