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J1229Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter's 50 Years

Official title

“Commending James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors James Mansberger for 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of volunteer firefighters. and the significant impact they have on public safety, reminding the public and lawmakers of the value of volunteer service in emergency response.

  2. Underscores the importance of long-term community commitment. , as demonstrated by James Mansberger’s 50 years of service, which can inspire current and future volunteers to dedicate themselves to similar causes.

  3. Recognizes not just emergency response, but leadership and governance contributions. Mansberger also served as Captain and on the Board of Fire Commissioners, showing the diverse ways individuals can support their local fire departments beyond responding to calls.

  4. Serves as a public affirmation of sacrifice and civic duty. , reinforcing the social contract that communities rely on people willing to serve, and that such dedication should be honored and celebrated.

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Honor Firefighter's 50 Years

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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

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Senate Resolution No. 1229 BY: Senator MARCELLINO COMMENDING James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1229 BY: Senator MARCELLINO COMMENDING James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho 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 commend James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department to be celebrated at its 84th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 22,

2017 at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, James Mansberger joined the Jericho Fire Department in April of 1964; he left to serve in the United States military and rejoined in October of 1967; and WHEREAS, During his 50 years at the… Show all

2017 at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, James Mansberger joined the Jericho Fire Department in April of 1964; he left to serve in the United States military and rejoined in October of 1967; and WHEREAS, During his 50 years at the Jericho Fire Department, James Mansberger became the Captain of Engine and Ladder Co. No. 1; he also served on the Jericho Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners from January of 1977 through December of 1991 while being an active member of the organization; 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; James Mansberger 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 James Mansberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Jericho Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James Mansberger.

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