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J1088Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Tyler Fess

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Tyler Fess upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Top Response Performer Award”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Tyler Fess for receiving the Top Response Performer Award from the City of Tonawanda Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. like Tyler Fess, emphasizing the demanding and sometimes dangerous nature of their work and the sacrifices they make for their communities.

  2. Underscores the importance of recognizing exceptional service. and commitment, which can boost morale among first responders and reinforce the value of volunteerism.

  3. Draws public attention to the wide range of emergencies firefighters respond to. , from fires to medical crises and hazardous materials spills, demonstrating their versatility and essential presence in public safety.

  4. Serves as a formal acknowledgment by state leadership. of the significance of community service, potentially encouraging others to volunteer and reinforcing the connection between public servants and the communities they serve.

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Honor Firefighter Tyler Fess

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1088 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Firefighter Tyler Fess upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Top Response Performer Award by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1088 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Firefighter Tyler Fess upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Top Response Performer Award by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department 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 Firefighter Tyler Fess upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Top Response Performer Award by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department, celebrated at its Annual Appreciation and Awards Banquet on March 11,

2017, at the Niawanda Park Pavilion, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Firefighter Tyler Fess is being recognized with this auspicious award for responding to the most incidents and emergencies; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State… Show all

2017, at the Niawanda Park Pavilion, Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Firefighter Tyler Fess is being recognized with this auspicious award for responding to the most incidents and emergencies; 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; 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; Tyler Fess is such a firefighter; throughout many 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 Firefighter Tyler Fess upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Top Response Performer Award by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Tyler Fess.

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