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J2432Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter for 40 Years

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter John P. Giovaniello for special recognition after 40 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 John P. Giovaniello for 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role of volunteer firefighters. in community safety, emphasizing that their commitment often involves personal sacrifice and high-risk situations, which underscores the broader importance of supporting and appreciating first responders.

  2. Recognizes long-term community service and leadership. , with specific mention of John P. Giovaniello’s 40 years of involvement, including his role as Treasurer and past accolades such as Fireman of the Year, illustrating how sustained volunteerism contributes to the stability and effectiveness of local emergency services.

  3. Serves as a public affirmation of the value of civic dedication. , potentially encouraging others in the community to volunteer or support their local fire departments, and reinforcing the societal norm that selfless public service is worthy of formal recognition.

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Honor Firefighter for 40 Years

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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. 2432 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter John P. Giovaniello upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2432 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter John P. Giovaniello upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 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 John P. Giovaniello upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department; and WHEREAS, John P. Giovaniello joined the Williston Park Fire Department on June 1, 1977, as a member of Company No. 3; he has served as Treasurer since June of 1995, and was designated as Fireman of the Year in 2007; 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 P. Giovaniello is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 John P. Giovaniello upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 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 John P. Giovaniello.

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