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J1272Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Ed Hamm’s Service

Official title

“Honoring Ed Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2”

Sponsor Kathleen A. MarchioneSD-43
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Ed Hamm for 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of long-term volunteer service. in emergency response, drawing attention to the dedication required for 30 years of active participation in community safety and crisis management.

  2. Recognizes leadership and mentorship roles. within the fire company, as Ed Hamm served in multiple capacities (2nd Lieutenant, Captain, Chief, Assistant Chief), meaning his impact extended beyond firefighting to training, organizing, and shaping future volunteers.

  3. Underscores the broad range of emergencies handled by volunteer firefighters. , including not just fires but also transportation accidents, natural disasters, medical crises, and hazardous materials spills, emphasizing the diverse skill set and commitment involved.

  4. Celebrates personal sacrifice for public good. , acknowledging the personal time, family, and social commitments often set aside by volunteers like Ed Hamm, which may inspire ongoing and future community engagement.

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Honor Ed Hamm’s Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kathleen A. Marchione

Senator · Senate District 43

Chair, Local Government

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1272 BY: Senator MARCHIONE HONORING Firefighter Ed Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 on May 5, 2017 WHEREAS, Citizens… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1272 BY: Senator MARCHIONE HONORING Firefighter Ed Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 on May 5, 2017 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 Ed Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 to be celebrated at a party held in his honor on Friday,

May 5, 2017, at Kozels Restaurant, in West Ghent, New York; and WHEREAS, Ed Hamm joined the Stottville Fire Department on February

2, 1979; throughout his tenure, he has held numerous leadership positions including 2nd Lieutenant and Captain from 1981-1986; and WHEREAS, In addition, Ed Hamm served as Chief from 1986-1988, and Assistant Chief from 1989-2016; and WHEREAS, Firefighters… Show all

2, 1979; throughout his tenure, he has held numerous leadership positions including 2nd Lieutenant and Captain from 1981-1986; and WHEREAS, In addition, Ed Hamm served as Chief from 1986-1988, and Assistant Chief from 1989-2016; 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 Hamm is such a firefighter; throughout 30 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 Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Ed Hamm.

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