Senate Resolution No. 1880
BY: Senator MARTINS
HONORING Andrew Paris upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 30 years
of dedicated service to the Williston Park 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 Andrew Paris
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30
years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department, to be
celebrated at the Annual Inspection and Inspection Dinner on Saturday,
April 25, 2026, at the Milleridge Cottage; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Paris has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, With a desire to serve those in his community, Andrew Paris
joined the Williston Park Fire Department as a member of Engine Company
No. 1 on December 5, 1985; 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;
Andrew Paris is such a firefighter; throughout 30 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 Andrew Paris upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park
Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew Paris.
