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J2428Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk for 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of volunteer firefighters. , emphasizing that their sacrifices and daily acts of heroism support public safety and community resilience.

  2. Underscores the value of long-term commitment to public service. , recognizing that 20 years of volunteer work represents significant personal sacrifice and dedication to the well-being of others.

  3. Celebrates community identity and pride. , as the recognition of a local firefighter like Walter Kowalczyk serves as an inspiration to others and reinforces the importance of civic engagement and mutual support.

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Who cares

  • Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk

    The resolution would honor his 20 years of dedicated service and direct that an engrossed copy be sent to him.

  • Williston Park Fire Department

    The resolution would recognize the service of one of its volunteer firefighters.

  • Company No. 2 members

    The resolution would honor Kowalczyk, who joined the company in 1996 and has served as its warden since April 2002.

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Honor Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk

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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

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. 2428 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2428 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston 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 Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Walter Kowalczyk joined the Williston Park Fire Department in 1996, as a member of Company No. 2; he has served as Warden of Company No. 2 since April of 2002; 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; Walter Kowalczyk is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Walter Kowalczyk.

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