Senate Resolution No. 584
BY: Senator STEC
HONORING Firefighter Michael Shea upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Constable
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 Firefighter
Michael Shea upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Constable
Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Michael Shea has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, Michael Shea has served with distinction as a member of the
Constable Volunteer Fire Department since 1974, demonstrating
exceptional dedication to the safety and well-being of his community for
50 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his remarkable tenure, Michael Shea has held
several crucial leadership positions: managing the department's
financial responsibilities with integrity and precision as treasurer;
contributing to the department's administrative leadership as vice
president; helping guide the department's strategic direction and
governance as director; and
WHEREAS, Michael Shea's 50 years of service represent an
extraordinary commitment to public safety, countless hours of emergency
response, training, and community service; and
WHEREAS, With steadfast dedication to fiscal responsibility and
organizational leadership, Michael Shea has strengthened the
department's operational capabilities and ensured its financial
stability; and
WHEREAS, Michael Shea's half-century of service has made a lasting
impact on the Constable Volunteer Fire Department and the community it
serves; 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;
Michael Shea 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 Michael Shea upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Constable
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael Shea.
