New York J 2124: Commending Honorary Chief Joseph Choinski upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department

Bill Text

Senate Resolution No. 2124
Senator KAPLANBY:
Honorary Chief Joseph Choinski upon theCOMMENDING
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department
The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughoutWHEREAS,
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and
Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteerWHEREAS,
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend HonoraryWHEREAS,
Chief Joseph Choinski upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park
Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on
Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New
York; and
Joseph Choinski was appointed to membership to the New HydeWHEREAS,
Park Fire Department on May 2, 1972; he has also been an active member
of Protection Engine Company No. 2 , serving as Captain as well as 1st
and 2nd Lieutenant; and
Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not onlyWHEREAS,
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; and
It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to helpWHEREAS,
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;
Honorary Chief Joseph Choinski is one such 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
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
commend Honorary Chief Joseph Choinski upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the New Hyde Park Fire Department; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Firefighter Honorary Chief Joseph Choinski.