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J1178Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor 50-Year Firefighter Service

Official title

“Honoring Ed Erickson for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire Department”

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Ed Erickson for 50 years of dedicated volunteer service with the Huntington Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. in local communities, emphasizing the personal sacrifices and commitment required to serve for decades without compensation.

  2. Underscores the importance of community recognition. for long-term service, potentially encouraging others to volunteer and strengthening community bonds.

  3. Brings attention to the diverse and demanding nature of firefighting. , as volunteers like Ed Erickson respond not only to fires but also to medical emergencies, disasters, and hazardous incidents.

  4. Serves as a public record and formal appreciation. by the state legislature, which can enhance morale within the fire department and affirm the value placed on volunteerism by government officials.

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Honor 50-Year Firefighter Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Education

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. 1178 BY: Senator MARCELLINO HONORING Ed Erickson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1178 BY: Senator MARCELLINO HONORING Ed Erickson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington 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 Ed Erickson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire Department be celebrated at its 174th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April

22, 2017, at the Huntington Crescent Club, Huntington, New York; 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… Show all

22, 2017, at the Huntington Crescent Club, Huntington, New York; 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; Ed Erickson is such a firefighter; throughout 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 Ed Erickson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ed Erickson.

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