LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Firefighter Keith Moon upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated
service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Firefighter Keith
Moon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Center Fire Company
to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Friday, May 15,
2015, at the New Hyde Park Inn, New Hyde Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, During his many years of service to the Floral Park Center
Fire Company, Keith Moon served as 2nd and 1st Assistant Chief from 2010
to 2014; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed firefighter serves as a member of
the New York City Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Toni, his parents,
Sandy and Steve, his sister Jennifer, and brother, Kevin, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of
others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and
perform their jobs with the utmost concern and professionalism; 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; Keith
Moon is such a firefighter; throughout his many 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 Firefighter Keith Moon upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral
Park Center Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Keith Moon.