K 729: Honoring the late Captain Robert R. DeLeon for his 36 years of service to the Fire Department of New York City

 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.