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K00729 Summary:

BILL NOK00729
 
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SPONSORZaccaro
 
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K00729 Text:

 
Assembly Resolution No. 729
 
BY: M. of A. Zaccaro
 
        HONORING the late Captain Robert R. DeLeon for his
        36  years  of  service to the Fire Department of New
        York City
 
  WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are  inspired  by  and
indebted  to  our  noble FDNY paramedics who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
 
  WHEREAS, FDNY paramedics 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, Captain Robert R. DeLeon had given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence,  intelligence  and  leadership  and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is justly proud to honor the late
Captain Robert R. DeLeon for  his  36  years  of  service  to  the  Fire
Department of New York City; and
 
  WHEREAS, Captain Robert R. DeLeon passed away on April 16, 2024; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In  his service to the City of New York, Captain Robert R.
DeLeon showcased his profound commitment to the safety and well-being of
its residents and spent a significant portion of his career dedicated to
serving the people of the Bronx, New  York,  this  included  working  at
Jacobi  Hospital,  which  exemplified  his  Bronx  pride  and unwavering
dedication to the community; and
 
  WHEREAS, Captain Robert R. DeLeon  played  a  pivotal  role  in  the
rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the 9/11
attacks;  his  selfless  dedication  to duty in the face of unimaginable
tragedy illustrated the unwavering commitment to his community  and  the
extraordinary courage that he was known for; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Through his role overseeing narcotic medication management
and distribution, Captain  Robert  R.  DeLeon  demonstrated  his  strong
leadership  and  commitment  to detail, ensuring that critical resources
were handled with precision and care to support NYC's emergency  medical
services; and
 
  WHEREAS, Captain Robert R. DeLeon was seen as an incredibly generous
person  who  remained committed to helping others while exemplifying the
steady calmness that is paramount for the emergency services; and
 
  WHEREAS, Driven by a desire to make a lasting impact and to leave  a
mark  that would outlast him, Captain Robert R. DeLeon believed that his
work would create a legacy that would inspire others to  follow  in  his
footsteps; and
 
  WHEREAS,  FDNY  paramedics  unwaveringly  serve our great State with
pride, valor, and integrity; these respected heroes 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;
Captain Robert R. DeLeon was such a FDNY paramedic; throughout 36  years
of  devoted  service, he 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 the late Captain Robert R. DeLeon for his 36 years of  service  to
the Fire Department of New York City; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Captain Robert R. DeLeon.
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