Senate Resolution No. 1810
BY: Senator STEC
HONORING Benjamin Arno upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 55 years
of dedicated service to Rouses Point 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 selfless dedication
merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Benjamin
Arno, upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
55 years of dedicated service to Rouses Point Fire Department, to be
recognized at its Annual Awards Banquet at the American Legion Post 912
in Rouses Point, New York, on Saturday, May 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Arno has been in the fire service and a member of
Rouses Point Fire Department for 55 years; he has served as First and
Second Fire Chief and Captain of the Department and has also served as
Company President and Vice President; currently, he serves as Department
Safety Officer; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Arno has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; he has been a role
model to members throughout his entire career since joining Rouses Point
Fire Department; 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;
Benjamin Arno 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 Benjamin Arno upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Rouses Point Fire
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Benjamin Arno.
