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J2442Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Steven Moon

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Steven Moon for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Steven Moon for 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes long-term community commitment. By specifically honoring 25 years of service, the resolution highlights the significant personal sacrifice and sustained dedication required for volunteer firefighting, reinforcing the value of such long-term civic engagement.

  2. Raises awareness of volunteer roles. Detailing Steven Moon’s leadership positions and training contributions draws attention to the many ways volunteers support public safety beyond responding to emergencies, such as mentoring and organizational leadership.

  3. Promotes the broader importance of volunteerism. By celebrating one individual’s contributions, the resolution underscores the essential role of volunteer firefighters in local safety and community resilience, potentially encouraging others to volunteer and strengthening public support for these services.

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Honor Firefighter Steven Moon

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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. 2442 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Steven Moon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2442 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter Steven Moon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter Steven Moon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Friday,

June 2, 2017, at the New Hyde Park Inn; and WHEREAS, Steven Moon joined the Floral Park Centre Fire Company in January of 1992; throughout his 25 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including Chief of Department and as… Show all

June 2, 2017, at the New Hyde Park Inn; and WHEREAS, Steven Moon joined the Floral Park Centre Fire Company in January of 1992; throughout his 25 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including Chief of Department and as Commissioner of the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, In addition, he has been active in department operations, and has served as a trainer during drills; 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; Steven Moon is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Steven Moon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Steven Moon.

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