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J1079Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Anne Keegan’s Service

Official title

“Honoring Anne Keegan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine Company”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Anne Keegan for 50 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Highland Engine Company in Cornwall, New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long-term impact of volunteerism. By recognizing Anne Keegan’s 50 years of service, the resolution underscores how individual dedication can strengthen community resilience and inspire others to volunteer.

  2. Emphasizes the essential role of volunteer firefighters. The text reminds readers that many emergency services, from fires to disasters, rely on volunteers like Keegan, and their commitment directly affects public safety.

  3. Acknowledges personal sacrifice and community values. The resolution draws attention to the personal costs—time, effort, and risk—borne by volunteers, reinforcing the importance of supporting and valuing such roles within the community.

  4. Serves as a model for civic recognition. By publicly honoring Keegan, the resolution sets a precedent for recognizing unsung heroes, encouraging similar gestures of appreciation for dedicated citizens in other communities.

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Honor Anne Keegan’s Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1079 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Anne Keegan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine Company, Cornwall, New York WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1079 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Anne Keegan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine Company, Cornwall, New York 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 Anne Keegan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine Company, Cornwall, New York, to be celebrated on Saturday, March 25, 2017; 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; Anne Keegan is such a firefighter; throughout her 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 Anne Keegan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine Company, Cornwall, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Anne Keegan.

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