Senate Resolution No. 444

BY: Senator LAVALLE

COMMENDING Carol Carey upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 25 years
of dedicated service to the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Riverhead Fire Department

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate
their lives and careers to the service of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Carol
Carey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after
25 years of dedicated service to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Riverhead
Fire Department, to be celebrated on Wednesday, June 14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Members of ladies auxiliary groups from across the State of
New York work tirelessly to provide support to our fire departments and
to aid our volunteer firefighters in many capacities; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Riverhead Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
since 1992, Carol Carey currently serves as Sergeant at Arms, the
esteemed position she has held since 2015; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the
Department, Carol Carey has served on several committees including, the
refreshment, telephone, signal 8, by law, look out, advisory, and sick
committees; and

WHEREAS, The members of this worthy organization provide nourishment
to firefighters during emergency incidents, and are always ready to
support and fulfill the needs of the fire department; Carol Carey is one
such individual; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Carol Carey, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; and

WHEREAS, Carol Carey is deserving of the highest commendation of
this Legislative Body for her commitment to the Riverhead Fire
Department, as she has helped to advance the perception of her community
as a caring and united community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Carol Carey upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Riverhead Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Carol Carey.