Senate Resolution No. 628
BY: Senator MARTINS
HONORING Firefighter Richard Sais upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 20 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 Firefighter
Richard Sais upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park
Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on April 26, 2025,
at the Milleridge Cottage; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sais has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sais has served the Williston Park Fire Department
with distinction as a member of Engine Company 1; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Richard Sais has served the Williston
Park Fire Department in many different capacities, including as 2nd
Lieutenant of Company No. 1, 1st Lieutenant of Company No. 1, Captain of
Company No. 1, 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, Chief of
Department, and Vice Chairman of the 8th Battalion; 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;
Richard Sais is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 Richard Sais upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 20 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 Firefighter Richard Sais.
