Bill Text: NY J01228 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring ex-Chief Steven Cohen for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01228 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01228-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1228 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING ex-Chief Steven Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jericho Volunteer 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-Chief Steven Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at its 86th Annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Milleridge Inn Cottage, Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, Steven Cohen 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 Jericho Volunteer Fire Department since February of 2007, Steven Cohen quickly climbed the ranks of Engine Company No. 3 to become Captain; he went on to serve as 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief and Chief; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Marissa, and his two children, Lenny and Samantha, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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; Steven Cohen 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-Chief Steven Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Jerico Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to ex-Chief Steven Cohen.