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J1166Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Morgan Hoffman

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Morgan Hoffman for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Morgan Hoffman for 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role of volunteer firefighters. The resolution underscores the critical importance of volunteers like Morgan Hoffman, who respond to a wide range of emergencies, reinforcing the value and necessity of such public service in the community.

  2. Recognizes long-term commitment and sacrifice. By honoring 25 years of service, the resolution emphasizes the personal dedication and sacrifices made by individuals who consistently prioritize the safety and well-being of others over their own time and comfort.

  3. Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale booster. The formal recognition from the legislative body not only celebrates Hoffman’s achievements but also serves to inspire current and future volunteers, strengthening community bonds and encouraging continued civic engagement.

  4. Reinforces the tradition of community appreciation. Such resolutions help maintain a tradition of publicly valuing and appreciating first responders, ensuring that their contributions are remembered and respected at both local and state levels.

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Honor Firefighter Morgan Hoffman

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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. 1166 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Morgan Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1166 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Morgan Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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 Morgan Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at The Inn at New Hyde Park; and WHEREAS, Morgan Hoffman joined the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on July 5, 1992; 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; Morgan Hoffman is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Morgan Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Morgan Hoffman.

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