Senate Resolution No. 1016
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
COMMENDING Firefighter James O'Donnell upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to Sea Cliff
Fire Department
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter James
O'Donnell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to Sea Cliff Fire Department to be
celebrated at its 135th Installation of Officers Dinner at The Crescent
Beach Club, Bayville, New York, on Friday, April 19, 2019; at this time,
he will be promoted to the esteemed rank of Honorary Chief; and
WHEREAS, James O'Donnell joined the Sea Cliff Fire Department on
January 13, 1959; and
WHEREAS, He is the proud father of three sons, Sean, Timmy and
Jimmy, and the loving grandfather of two grandsons, Brian and Jack; he
is also the devoted husband of his wife, Alice, who feels privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; 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;
James O'Donnell is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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
commend Firefighter James O'Donnell for 60 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter James O'Donnell.