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History
- Substituted by A10046
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1112
- Referred to finance
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Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7458
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the New York state fallen firefighters memorial
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial
Summary of specific provisions
The Executive Law is amended by adding a new section 159-a which expands inclusion on the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, and directs the Fallen Firefighter Selection Committee to amend its election criteria to comply with this new section.
Justification
Before its inception in 1995, the operation and mission of the Fallen Firefighters Memorial was decided through an extensive collaboration between the Executive branch and firefighters from across the state, including paid and non-paid.
It was decided then, under Governor George Pataki, that any firefighter despite receiving a salary or not, deserved to be recognized and remem- bered by having their name inscribed on the wall in New York state's capital.
On April 30, 1998, James McGowan (a retired PUNY lieutenant), Gunnar Nielsen, (who at the time was president of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York), and Governor Pataki decided that the criterion was to be as follows:
1. The person must be a bona fide member of a recognized Fire protection Prevention organization.
2. The person must be engaged in a "line of duty" activity.
3. The death must be a direct and proximate result of the line of duty injury.
The Fallen Firefighters Memorial is a source of pride and honor for every firefighter in our state. The annual October ceremony draws fire- fighters from every company in New York. In gathering together to recog- nize those who made the ultimate sacrifice, the ceremony and the Memori- al become a source of healing.
Prior legislative history
2009/2010: S.8450 - Referred to Rules S.6628 - Referred to Local Government
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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