Senate Resolution No. 1310
BY: Senator MARTINS
HONORING Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson
Fire Company
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 Firefighter
William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire
Company, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Royalton
in Roslyn Heights, New York; and
WHEREAS, William J. Clark Jr. has consistently demonstrated a level
of commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, On June 9, 1975, William J. Clark Jr. made the commitment
to serve Albertson, New York, and its surrounding communities; this
brave commitment has continued to grow stronger over five decades; and
WHEREAS, William J. Clark Jr. has served the Albertson Fire Company
in various roles throughout his tenure, including vice president,
president, first lieutenant, captain, second assistant chief, first
assistant chief, chief, and trustee; 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;
William J. Clark Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Albertson Fire Company; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter William J. Clark Jr.
