Senate Resolution No. 1228

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

COMMENDING Chief John Lottes upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after 25
years of dedicated service to the Jericho 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 commend Chief John
Lottes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 25 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department to be
celebrated at its 84th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 22,
2017, at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York; and

WHEREAS, Chief John Lottes was once again elected to the esteemed
position as Chief of the Jericho Fire Department in 2015 to serve his
second term due to his dedication and desire to help the organization;
and

WHEREAS, During his 25 years at the Jericho Fire Department, Chief
John Lottes has held numerous positions including Second Lieutenant in
1994, First Lieutenant in 1995, Captain from 1996-1997, Second Assistant
Chief from 1998-1999 and 2011-2012, First Assistant Chief from 2000-2001
and 2013-2014 and Chief from 2002-2003 and 2015-2016; 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;
Chief John Lottes is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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
commend Chief John Lottes upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Jericho
Fire Company; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief John Lottes.