Senate Resolution No. 577 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual Installation of Officers 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection services in every locality of our State; since its inception, the courageous and devoted firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and WHEREAS, Firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department are inspired by the noble mission to provide prompt, professional, fire and emergency response to the hamlet of Jericho and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, Residents and businesses of the Jericho Fire District live with peace and comfort knowing that for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, whenever the alarm sounds, these noble volunteers can be relied on to leave their homes and heroically report to the aid of their neighbors; and WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department are prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire; and WHEREAS, As dedicated first responders and active members of their community, both in and out of uniform, the firefighters of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department demonstrate what it truly means to be a distinguished citizen; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to proudly honor the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of hosting its 91st Annual Installation of Officers; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department.