Senate Resolution No. 625
BY: Senator MARTINS
HONORING Ex-Chief Christopher M. Bollerman upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 39 years of dedicated service to
the Port Washington 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 Ex-Chief
Christopher M. Bollerman upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 39 years of dedicated service to the Port
Washington Fire Department, to be celebrated at the department's
Biannual Installation & Inspection Dinner on Saturday, May 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Christopher M. Bollerman joined the Port Washington Fire
Department in July of 1986 and has since been a valued member of
Atlantic Hook and Ladder Company No. 1; and
WHEREAS, With a special dedication to service, Christopher M.
Bollerman rose through the ranks of the Port Washington Fire Department,
serving as: Captain (1994-1995); Chief of Department (2003-2005);
Secretary (2010-2012); Treasurer (2012-2014, 2020-2022); Vice Chairman
(2014-2016); and Chairman of the Board (2016-2019, 2023-2024); and
WHEREAS, Christopher M. Bollerman has consistently demonstrated a
level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which
truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; 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;
Christopher M. Bollerman is such a firefighter; throughout 39 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 Ex-Chief Christopher M. Bollerman upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 39 years of dedicated service
to the Port Washington Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ex-Chief Christopher M. Bollerman.
