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J1775Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Larry Leduc’s Service

Official title

“Honoring Larry Leduc for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department”

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Larry Leduc for 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of long-term volunteer service. in sustaining essential emergency response organizations, emphasizing how decades of dedication can shape the effectiveness and continuity of local fire and rescue operations.

  2. Underscores the personal sacrifices made by community volunteers. , illustrating the impact that individuals like Larry Leduc have not only on public safety but also on fostering a culture of civic commitment and resilience in small towns.

  3. Recognizes the mentorship and leadership provided by experienced members. , which is vital for training new recruits and ensuring institutional knowledge is passed down, benefiting both the department and the broader community.

  4. Signals the value society places on volunteerism and public recognition. , potentially encouraging others to serve and reinforcing the importance of honoring those who devote their lives to community well-being.

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Honor Larry Leduc’s Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

Chair, Housing, Construction And Community Development

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. 1775 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Larry Leduc upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1775 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Larry Leduc upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue 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 Larry Leduc upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department to be celebrated at its Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 20,

2017; and WHEREAS, In 1957, Larry Leduc joined the Bombay Fire Department, where he served for 10 years before moving to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department in 1967; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 50 years of service, Larry Leduc held the position of… Show all

2017; and WHEREAS, In 1957, Larry Leduc joined the Bombay Fire Department, where he served for 10 years before moving to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department in 1967; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 50 years of service, Larry Leduc held the position of Assistant Chief on two separate occasions, and was one of the founding members of the rescue squad when it was formed in 1970; today, he is still an active participant of both the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department and EMS; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the Department and his community, Larry Leduc was the recipient of the Presidents Cup Award, the Chiefs Award and several Most Calls Award; 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; Larry Leduc 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 Larry Leduc upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Fort Covington Fire & Rescue Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Larry Leduc.

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