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J1434Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Fire Chief Florio

Official title

“Honoring outgoing Chief John Florio for special recognition after 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors outgoing Chief John Florio for 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role and sacrifices of volunteer firefighters. , emphasizing how their dedication and courage strengthen community safety and resilience.

  2. Recognizes extraordinary leadership and commitment. , noting John Florio’s unique achievement as the only person to serve twice as Chief in the Floral Park Fire Department’s history.

  3. Underscores the value of long-term, selfless public service. , illustrating how individuals like Florio set a standard for civic engagement and inspire others to contribute to their communities.

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Honor Fire Chief Florio

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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

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1434 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief John Florio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1434 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief John Florio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park 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 outgoing Chief John Florio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Fire Department, to be celebrated at an event on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Jericho Terrace in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1979, John Florio joined the Hook and Ladder Company No.

2 of the Floral Park Fire Department; throughout his tenure, he has held all company line offices twice, and served on the Chief staff from

1992-1997; and WHEREAS, In 2016, John Florio was once again elected to the esteemed title of Chief; he is the only member in the history of the Floral Park Fire Department to serve in this leadership position twice; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly… Show all

1992-1997; and WHEREAS, In 2016, John Florio was once again elected to the esteemed title of Chief; he is the only member in the history of the Floral Park Fire Department to serve in this leadership position twice; 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; John Florio is such a firefighter; throughout 38 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 outgoing Chief John Florio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 38 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing Chief John Florio.

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