New York J 1878: Honoring Richard Santopetro upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department

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J01878 Summary:

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04/14/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/21/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/21/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1878

BY: Senator MARTINS

 HONORING Richard Santopetro upon the occasion of
 his designation for special recognition after 50
 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 Richard
Santopetro upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire
Department, to be celebrated at the Annual Inspection and Inspection
Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Milleridge Cottage; and

 WHEREAS, Richard Santopetro has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

 WHEREAS, With a desire to serve those in his community, Richard
Santopetro joined the Williston Park Fire Department as a member of
Engine Company No. 1 on August 1, 1975; and

 WHEREAS, Over Richard Santopetro's five decades of service, he has
served the Williston Park Fire Department in various roles, including as
2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, and Warden; 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 Santopetro 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 Richard Santopetro upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 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 Richard Santopetro.

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