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J1367Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Roger Thompson's Service

Official title

“Honoring Roger Thompson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company”

Sponsor Terrence P. MurphySD-40
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Roger Thompson for 70 years of dedicated service to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the extraordinary commitment of volunteer firefighters. by showcasing Roger Thompson’s 70 years of active service, underscoring the vital role such long-term dedication plays in community safety and resilience.

  2. Recognizes a legacy of broader civic and military service. , as Thompson’s volunteerism is paired with his military duty during the Korean War and ongoing involvement in organizations like the American Legion and Lions Club, illustrating the interconnectedness of local and national service.

  3. Frames volunteerism as a model of civic virtue. , using Thompson’s example to inspire current and future generations to value and engage in community service, especially at a time when recruitment and retention of volunteers can be challenging.

  4. Serves as an official legislative record of gratitude. , ensuring that the contributions of individuals like Thompson are formally acknowledged and preserved, which can strengthen community ties and reinforce public appreciation for unsung heroes.

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Honor Roger Thompson's Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Terrence P. Murphy

Senator · Senate District 40

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

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. 1367 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING Roger Thompson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1367 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING Roger Thompson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company 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, Roger Thompson will be honored by the Yorktown Heights Engine Company for 70 years of dedicated service during its Installation Dinner to be held at Sinapi's Ceola Manor on Friday, April 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Roger Thompson has been a resident of Yorktown Heights since 1935; and WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Roger Thompson joined the Air National Guard and served in White Plains from 1948 until he was activated for duty at the start of the Korean War; and WHEREAS, Roger Thompson served his country with honor in the United States Air Force form 1950 until 1952, and was stationed in Newfoundland tracking Russian submarines in the North Atlantic; he achieved the esteemed rank of Airman First Class; and WHEREAS Since 1947, Roger Thompson has been a dedicated member of the Yorktown Heights Engine Company and is its longest-standing member; and WHEREAS Roger Thompson has been a member of the American Legion since

1953, and also dedicates his time to the Yorktown Lions Club; and WHEREAS Roger Thompson was married to his loving wife, the late Carol Thompson; together they had two children, George and Janice; today, Roger is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren… Show all

1953, and also dedicates his time to the Yorktown Lions Club; and WHEREAS Roger Thompson was married to his loving wife, the late Carol Thompson; together they had two children, George and Janice; today, Roger is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Roger Thompson is a tremendous asset to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company and has inspired others through his tireless dedication and longevity of service; 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; Roger Thompson is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 Roger Thompson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Yorktown Heights Engine Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Roger Thompson.

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