J 858: Honoring outgoing President David Biggers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 36 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1

 Senate Resolution No. 858 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING outgoing President David Biggers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 36 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 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 outgoing President David Biggers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 36 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 to be celebrated at its 139th Annual Installation Dinner Dance on Friday, May 9, 2025, at The Royalton at Roslyn Country Club in Roslyn Heights, New York; 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, David Biggers has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, David Biggers was elected to membership in May of 1989, and he has since dedicated over three decades of service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 36 years of service, David Biggers has contributed to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 in various leadership positions, including two distinguished terms as Captain beginning in 2002 and 2014; and WHEREAS, This year marks the end of David Biggers' term as President, and the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 and the greater Port Washington community has undoubtedly been improved by his honorable leadership, passionate commitment, extensive experience, and steady guidance; 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; David Biggers is such a firefighter; throughout 36 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 outgoing President David Biggers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 36 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing President David Biggers.